Sausage-Mushroom Chicken

Sausage-Mushroom Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    69

Transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience with this Sausage-Mushroom Chicken. The secret lies in the savory rendered sausage fat, infusing every bite with rich, meaty flavor, turning simple chicken breasts and a delightful mushroom pan sauce into a gourmet delight. A truly forgiving recipe, perfect for impressing friends and family with an effortlessly elegant dinner.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    179 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    54 g
  • Saturated Fat
    21 g
  • Sodium
    1367 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    59 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, place the sausage and pierce with a fork. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and firm (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a plate to cool, then refrigerate until needed.

02

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

03

Step

Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

04

Step

Heat olive oil in the same oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Flip and sear the opposite side (2-3 minutes). Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

05

Step

Prepare the mushrooms by cutting off the base and separating them into individual segments. Dice the cooled sausage.

06

Step

Add the diced red onion, sausage, and mushrooms to the skillet. Season with salt. Cook, stirring until the mixture begins to brown (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

07

Step

Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear (about 15 minutes). Ensure an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

08

Step

Transfer the chicken to serving plates. Cover the skillet handle with a towel, then place the skillet over high heat. Cook the sausage mixture until caramelized (about 1 minute). Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced by half (about 2 minutes). Reduce heat to low, add the cold butter and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, stirring until the butter is melted and incorporated.

09

Step

Spoon the luxurious sausage-mushroom sauce generously over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley for a final touch of freshness.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider using a dry-aged sausage.
Beech mushrooms can be substituted with cremini or shiitake mushrooms if unavailable.
Ensure the skillet is genuinely oven-safe before using it in the oven.
Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your preference for heat.

Edgar Terry

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 23 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Gilberto Bednar

    My family loved this! Will definitely be making it again.

  • Selina Schaden

    The cayenne pepper adds a nice little kick.

  • Lulu Conn

    This was so much easier than I thought it would be! The sausage fat really makes a difference.

  • Finn Streichnader

    This recipe is a keeper! Thank you!

  • Carmela Monahan

    The wine reduction step is key to building the sauce flavor.

  • Kelsie Toy

    Next time I might try adding a splash of cream to the sauce for extra richness.

  • Ray Krajcik

    I paired this with roasted asparagus and it was a perfect meal.

  • Sim Larkin

    Delicious and simple. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Gideon Trantow

    Make sure you don't skip searing the chicken – it adds so much flavor and keeps the chicken moist!

  • Annabelle Daugherty

    I used cremini mushrooms instead of beech, and it worked great.

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