Dinner for 4
Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Pan-seared chicken breasts simmer in a creamy mushroom sauce flavored with broth, wine, thyme, and lemon.
Typical price
$8.79for 4 servings
$2.20 per serving$8.79 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms
- 2 tbsp minced shallots
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp whipping cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 lemon
- chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two thinner pieces, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, add the remaining butter and mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
- Add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the wine and broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and thyme, return the chicken to the skillet, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Squeeze the lemon over the chicken and sauce, then season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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