Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Apple Vinegar Sauce
If you’re looking for a delightful yet straightforward dinner option, this Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Apple Vinegar Sauce is perfect for you! This comforting dish combines tender chicken cutlets with earthy mushrooms enveloped in a tangy apple vinegar sauce, creating a flavor profile that is both unique and satisfying. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe takes about an hour from start to finish, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more around the table. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep—make it ahead of time and enjoy delicious lunches or dinners throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
- 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup dry white grape juice
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pat chicken cutlets dry and season flour with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil; sear chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken, sauté mushrooms until browned, then add shallots and garlic.
- Deglaze with apple vinegar, add thyme, broth, cream, and mustard; simmer.
- Stir in dissolved cornstarch to thicken sauce before returning chicken to skillet.
- Serve over rice or potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg