Category Archives: Mushrooms

Chicken Stroganoff

12 ounces broad egg noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms (any variety and/or combination)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cooked chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives

Directions

Cook egg noodles according to package directions.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes until soft. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, until mushrooms soften. Add thyme and cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in chicken. Add wine and simmer 1 minute. In a small bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch and Worcestershire sauce. Add mixture to pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer 2 minutes, until mixture thickens. Stir in cooked noodles and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Transfer to a serving platter and top with chives.

Chicken Marsala

This is super easy and very good!

1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken cutlets
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pre-diced onions
4 ounces pre-sliced baby portabella mushrooms
1/4 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (.75-ounce) packet mushroom gravy mix

1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with thyme. Wash hands.

2. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add onions and mushrooms; cook 3–4 minutes or until tender. Move onions and mushrooms to outer edge of pan. Place chicken in center of pan (wash hands); cook 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.

3. Stir in wine, then add remaining ingredients. Stir until well blended. Reduce heat to low and simmer 6–8 minutes until sauce thickens and internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness. Serve.

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

1 (6.2-ounce) package fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix

2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth

1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushroom slices

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

2/3 cup Italian dressing

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream

Cook rice in a large saucepan according to package directions, using 2 cans chicken broth instead of water. Add mushrooms before the last 5 minutes.

Stir in chicken, dressing, and sour cream; spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.

Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes.

Yield: Makes 6 servings