Boneless Chicken Recipe
Chicken Portobello
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You can see from the photo that this is a gourmet dish. This impressive chicken portobello with mozzarella recipe would please any Italian food lover and it is not that hard to make. It might be a little trickier than some of the most easy chicken recipes but sometimes it is nice to make the extra effort to make something extra special for those you love and few things soothe the soul as much as good food does. Because this chicken portobello contains pasta and vegetables it is a complete dish and you do not have to make side dishes. You might like to serve an Italian style salad as an appetizer though or maybe some garlic and herb bread with butter on the side.
Portobello Chicken Recipes are a Popular Choice
Portobello mushrooms, which are used in this delicious boneless chicken recipe, are huge, robust flavored mushrooms. They can be broiled, sautéed or grilled. Portobello mushrooms can be served whole as a hamburger substitute for vegetarians or they can be added to stir fries and similar dishes. They are really tasty and work perfectly in this portobello chicken recipe. What is orzo? Well, technically the word orzo is Italian and means barley but in the United States, it is rice-shaped pasta, the grains of which are no bigger than pine nuts. The pasta is combined with wine, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes and more to make a wonderful accompaniment for the moist, tender chicken.
Do not be put off by the length of the recipe or the ingredients list. If you are only looking for the most easy chicken recipes this is perhaps another level up but it is ideal for dinner parties or for whenever you want to impress someone. What about making this for your partner's birthday or for your anniversary if you want to economize and eat at home? This delicious chicken portobello with mozzarella recipe is a surefire way to impress anybody.
This chicken Portobello recipe is very tasty and features the flavors of Madeira wine, sun dried tomatoes, beef broth, and many other wonderful ingredients. Spinach leaves and mozzarella add flavor and texture. The parsley gives this Portobello chicken recipe a wonderful fresh flavor. This Portobello chicken recipe is very rich and flavorsome and is sure to become a family favorite.
Chicken Portobello with Mozzarella
Ingredients -
4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
For the Orzo:
1 minced shallot
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup beef broth
¼ cup medium sweet Madeira wine
2 minced shallots
4 oz sliced portobello mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 oz shredded smoked mozzarella
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 minced clove garlic
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
4 oz baby spinach leaves
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup beef broth
1 cup raw orzo pasta
2 tablespoons Madeira wine
¼ cup sun-dried tomato strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
Mix the thyme, black pepper and salt together and sprinkle them over the chicken.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet, then cook the chicken in it over a medium high heat, turning it once, until it is golden brown. This should take about 4 minutes on each side.
Turn the heat down to medium low and cover the skillet. Keep cooking the chicken for about 15 minutes or until it is done all the way through with no pinkness.
Put the chicken on an ungreased baking sheet and preheat the broiler. Put the broiler rack so the chicken will be 4 inches from the heat.
Add the garlic and mushrooms to the skillet the chicken has been cooking in. Cook them until golden brown, and then arrange the mushrooms over the chicken.
Mix the cornstarch and broth. Add the thyme, salt, shallot, tomato and the rest of the oil to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes. Pour in the Madeira wine and cook for a couple more minutes.
Stir in the broth mixture and let it cook for 12 minutes. Cover the skillet and remove it from the heat.
Scatter the mozzarella over the chicken and broil it until the cheese melts.
Stir the parsley over the sauce and serve the chicken with the sauce over it.
As the chicken is cooking, make the orzo mixture.
Cook the orzo, following the instructions on the package, then drain in.
Add the shallot, tomato, salt and pepper to a skillet, with the oil, and cook them for 3 minutes.
Add the Madeira and broth and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add the minute and cook for a minute or until wilted.
Stir in the parsley and orzo.
Remove from the heat and serve with the chicken.
(Serves 4)