Ina Garten Chicken With Mushrooms

Ina Garten Chicken with Mushrooms is made with chicken, wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, white wine, and garlic. This elegant Ina Garten recipe creates a rich and creamy dinner that takes about 1 hour to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Chicken With Mushrooms Recipe:

• Tastes Great: The wild mushrooms and thyme make the chicken taste very good. They go well together and make the chicken juicy and flavorful.
• Easy to Clean Up: You use just one pot to cook everything. This makes cooking and cleaning afterward easy and quick.
• Good with Wine: The recipe uses sherry and white wine which makes the chicken taste better. You can also drink the same wine with your meal.
• Fancy but Simple: This dish is nice enough to make for friends when they come over, but it’s also comforting like a family dinner at home.
• You Can Change It Up: You can use different kinds of mushrooms or wine depending on what you have. This makes the recipe flexible and fun to try different ways.

🍗 Ina Garten Chicken With Mushrooms Ingredients

• Two 3 1/2- to 4-pound chickens, cut in eighths
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• All-purpose flour: 3/4 cup (1/2 cup for dredging, 1/4 cup for sauce)
• 1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 whole garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as porcini, cremini, cleaned and 1 1/2-inch diced)
• 8 sprigs of fresh thyme, tied with kitchen string for easy removal
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (or dry white wine as an alternative)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 2 cups white wine (Pinot Grigio or similar)
• 2 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

🍲How To Make Ina Garten Chicken With Mushrooms

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Dry the chicken with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper. Dredge in 1/2 cup of flour.
3. Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof pot. Brown the chicken in batches for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook Vegetables: Add whole garlic cloves, mushrooms, and thyme to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Deglaze Pot: Add sherry and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
6. Add Garlic: Include minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
7. Simmer with Liquids: Pour in wine and chicken stock, then add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer.
8. Bake Chicken: Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
9. Prepare Sauce: Remove the chicken and discard the thyme. Mix softened butter with 1/4 cup flour, then whisk into the sauce. Simmer and stir for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
10. Final Seasoning: Season the sauce to taste. Return the chicken to the pot, stir to coat with the sauce, and serve hot.

💭 Recipe Tips:

• Dry and Flour the Chicken Well: Before you cook the chicken, pat it dry with towels. Then, sprinkle it with salt and pepper and cover it in flour. This helps the chicken get a nice brown color when you cook it.
• Use Different Mushrooms and Prepare Them Right: Pick a few kinds of mushrooms to make the dish taste better. Clean them carefully and cut them the same size so they cook evenly.
• Keep the Right Temperature: When you cook the chicken and mushrooms, the stove should be hot but not too hot. This way, you won’t burn them, and they will get a nice golden color.
• Make the Sauce Thick: Mix butter and flour together before you put it in the pot. This mix will help make the sauce thick and smooth.

🥗 What To Serve With Chicken With Mushrooms?

Chicken with Mushrooms pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or a crisp green salad. It also can be served alongside buttered noodles, sautéed spinach, crusty bread, or wild rice pilaf.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Chicken With Mushrooms?

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Chicken With Mushrooms?

• On The Stovetop: Reheat leftover chicken with mushrooms gently in a saucepan over low heat for up to 3-5 minutes stirring occasionally.
• In The Oven: Place in a covered dish leftovers chicken with mushrooms add a splash of chicken stock and heat at 325°F for up to 4-8 minutes until warmed through.
• In The Microwave: Place leftover chicken with mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish cover loosely for up to 3-7 minutes and heat on medium in short intervals for up stirring in between.

FAQ’S

Ina Garten Chicken With Mushrooms Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg

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• Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken Recipe
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