Chicken with Leek & Mushroom Sauce

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From EatingWell:  March 1998

Brandy, mushrooms and leek add a sophisticated touch to ordinary chicken breasts.

4 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-1 1/4 pounds total), trimmed
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup sliced leek
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• Lemon juice, to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add leek and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes more. Add brandy and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl. Add to the pan. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
3. Return the mushroom mixture, chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Season sauce with salt, pepper and lemon juice; spoon over the chicken. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Per serving : 225 Calories; 8 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 5 g Mono; 63 mg Cholesterol; 4 g Carbohydrates; 25 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 271 mg Sodium; 383 mg Potassium

0 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat