Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Chicken-with-Morels-Recipe

Chicken with Morels

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This Chicken with Morels offers an irresistible combination of tender chicken and rich, flavorful morels in a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner at home. Simple to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ounce dried morels
  • 3 cups very hot water
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 6 tbsps. butter
  • 1 large shallot chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried morels in very hot water for 30 minutes.
  2. Rinse the morels to remove grit, slice large ones in half, and set aside. Discard the soaking water.
  3. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four pieces.
  4. Pound each piece of chicken to about ½ inch thick between plastic wrap.
  5. Season flour with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a flat dish.
  6. Melt 2 tbsps of butter in a skillet over medium heat, dredge chicken in flour, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  7. Cook chicken in batches, adding more butter as needed, and keep warm in a low oven.
  8. Add remaining butter, shallots, and morels to skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  9. Pour white wine into the skillet and reduce by half; then add sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  10. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  11. Serve garnished with chopped tarragon.

Last Step:

Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.

Notes

Fresh tarragon adds a lovely flavor; feel free to adjust to your taste.
Ensure not to burn the garlic to keep the dish flavorful.
Serving with a side of rice or crusty bread complements the creamy sauce well.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Find it online: https://www.cookingrecipestasty.com/chicken-with-morels/