Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Apple Vinegar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Apple Vinegar Sauce. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken cutlets paired with earthy mushrooms and a tangy apple vinegar sauce, creating a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it requires minimal ingredients yet delivers impressive results, making it a must-try for any home cook. Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a comforting meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
- 12 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 large shallots (sliced)
- ½ cup apple vinegar
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water or broth)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into cutlets. Dredge in a mixture of flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides; set aside to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté mushrooms until browned. Add shallots and garlic; cook until softened.
- Pour in apple vinegar to deglaze the pan, then add chicken broth, mustard, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken. Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer until heated through.
- Serve with your choice of rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg