Description
Chicken With Mushroom Purée and Swiss Chard is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich mushroom sauce and vibrant Swiss chard. This recipe delivers elegance and comfort in every bite, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups Swiss chard, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. Slice the mushrooms, mince the garlic, and chop the Swiss chard.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- 3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then sauté mushrooms and garlic until browned (about 5 minutes). Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer until thickened (5-10 minutes). Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- 4. Sauté Swiss chard in the skillet until wilted (about 3-4 minutes); season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Serve by placing mushroom purée on plates topped with seared chicken and sautéed Swiss chard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and Swiss chard (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg