Port And Mushroom Sauce Chicken

A port wine sauce infused with shallots and fresh tarragon bathes chicken and mushrooms in this delectable presentation.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• ½ cup white wine
• 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 sprig fresh tarragon
• 3 ½ tablespoons port wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a deep skillet, heat oil on high. Coat chicken with flour, add to skillet, reduce heat and cook on low for 10 minutes (or until cooked through). Remove chicken breasts to a platter and keep warm.

Step 2

To the same skillet, add the shallots, saute for 1 minute, then add wine and heat until reduced by half. Add stock and heat for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small pan, saute mushrooms in a little oil. Add tarragon to mushrooms, then add both to the chicken and wine sauce. Cook all for 7 minutes, stir in port and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 4

Arrange the chicken on a platter and spoon sauce over it. Garnish with parsley and extra thyme sprigs. Serve.