Boneless, skinless chicken breast slow simmered in an olive oil and butter essence….Throw in some shallots, fresh garlic, and basil and you’ve got a flavor party!
This meal was quick and easy to prepare. I began by prepping the garlic and shallots with a corse chop. Next, I washed and butterflied the chicken breasts. In a medium sized pan, I sautéed the garlic and shallots. Once they began to sweat, I added in sliced mushrooms. To that mixture I added a tablespoon of dried basil, garlic powder, black pepper and a cup of chicken broth. I turned that down to a simmer.
In a large skillet, I added a tablespoon of butter and approximately two tablespoons of EVOO. With medium to high heat, I browned the chicken halves… Season with salt and pepper and lemon juice.
Once the chicken was thoroughly cooked, I set it aside on a serving dish to rest. Finally, I prepared my sides, the broccoli and cheese was in a steam bag. I popped that in the microwave for seven minutes, as per the instructions on the bag. Since I didn’t have to make them from scratch, the mashed potatoes were quick also. I used Crystal Farms Simply Potatoes, Sour Cream and Chive. They are basically heat and serve, but I always add a dollop of sour cream, salt and pepper to them. Voila! Dinner is served!
The flavor profile was absolutely amazing! The chicken was juicy and full of flavor. I hope you enjoy making this quick and delicious meal as much as I did! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Ingredients:
- 3 Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breasts
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1 Shallot, chopped
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1tbsp. Dried Basil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 steam in bag Broccoli (in cheese sauce) optional
- 1 Pkg. Simply Potatoes, Sour Cream and Chive
- Butter
- Sour Cream
Enjoy!
-Michell
Cooking with Michell 