Chicken with mushrooms

Name: Chicken with mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken (in pieces) 1.5 lbs; Dried mushrooms Porcini 1.1 oz; Shallot 2 oz; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; White wine 2 oz; Type 00 flour ¼ cup; Rosemary 2 sprigs; Thyme 2 sprigs; Fresh liquid cream 0.3 cup; Black pepper to taste; Fine salt to taste

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279

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 279
Carbohydrates g 8
of which sugars g 2.2
Protein g 26.7
Fats g 14.4
of which saturated fat g 5.32
Fiber g 1.2
Cholesterol mg 110
Sodium mg 402

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
Note + the soaking time of the dried mushrooms

PRESENTATION

Chicken with mushrooms? Oh yeah, it's a dish you'll find on so many Italian tables, especially when people crave something rich and comforting. And look, this chicken and mushroom dish gets its magic from dried porcini mushrooms. They bring this deep, woodsy flavor that's seriously hard to resist. Mix those porcini with a bit of cream, and boom, you get a velvety sauce. Not too heavy, but full of flavor.

Italians love using mushrooms in main courses and sides, so you'll see recipes like scaloppine ai funghi and funghi trifolati alongside classic chicken dishes. This chicken mushroom recipe is pretty much perfect all year round. Great for chilly days or when you're craving something special but not too fancy. The creamy sauce clings to the chicken, making every bite so so satisfying, with mushrooms adding a moist, earthy touch.

You know, exploring how Italians use mushrooms in their cuisine reveals a whole world beyond just throwing them in a salad. This chicken with mushrooms gets its rich flavor from soaking the dried porcini and using their liquid in the sauce—making it both intense and slightly sweet. Across Italy, folks put their own spin on this chicken mushroom recipe. Sometimes they add extra herbs or switch up the mushrooms depending on the season. For those who love easy meals, this one's a winner. Really. It’s one of those easy chicken mushroom recipes that you can whip up without much fuss—yet it still tastes special.

If you're into other mushroom dishes, you gotta try traditional sides where mushrooms are the star. The golden, creamy sauce and the crispy edges on the chicken make this meal shine. And truthfully, it's easy to see why it's a beloved choice in Italy. Whether you are an experienced cook or just love trying new recipes, this dish brings a touch of Italian comfort to your table, capturing the beautiful simplicity of Italian cooking. For real.

How to prepare Chicken with mushrooms

To prepare the chicken, start by soaking the dried mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes 1. Clean and finely chop the shallot 2 and the garlic 3.

In a saucepan, pour the sauté and a swirl of oil 4, stew for about 7-8 minutes over low heat. Meanwhile, pour the flour into a baking dish and thoroughly coat the chicken pieces 5. When the shallot is stewed 6

also brown the chicken thighs on both sides 7. Deglaze with white wine 8 and let the alcohol evaporate: it will only take a few moments. Add the seasonings 9,

the well-drained mushrooms (do not discard the water, it will be used later) 10, then salt and pepper to taste. Strain and then use 1 1/4 cups of the mushroom soaking water 11. Cover with a lid 12 and let cook for 50 minutes over low heat, occasionally turning the chicken thighs.

After the 50 minutes of cooking, remove the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes over low heat to let the sauce thicken. Then pour in the fresh liquid cream 13, stir and let cook for another 5 minutes. It should be very creamy 14. The chicken with mushrooms is ready, serve it hot 15.