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Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme
Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme is made with chicken breasts, cremini mushrooms, and balsamic vinegar.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used 2 large ones cut in half)
In the method: Add the chicken breasts season each side with salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes per side.
chopped onions
In the method: Add the onions and mushrooms.
cremini mushrooms (sliced)
In the method: When 10 minutes of baking time remain, prepare the balsamic mushrooms.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon olive oilIngredient note
Source: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used 2 large ones cut in half)Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/3 cup chopped onionsIngredient note
Source: 2 cups cremini mushrooms (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 4 cloves roasted garlic (smashed or 2 cloves raw)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegarIngredient note
Source: 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon chopped thyme (fresh)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives (or parsley)
How to make it
0 of 2 steps completeMake room for Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve warm with chopped chives or parsley.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, skillet, and baking dish. Start with this step: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Serve warm with chopped chives or parsley.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Please note that the cooking time may vary slightly due to the thickness of chicken. Make sure juice run clear from the chicken. This recipe and other great recipes like it can be found in the Eat Right For Your Sight Cookbook
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: littlespicejar.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.