Saturday, June 4, 2011

Chicken Crimini

Ingredients
1.2 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, trimmed of fat
2-3 t extra virgin olive oil
8 oz mushrooms, quartered or sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c low sodium, fat free chicken broth
2 T low fat cream cheese
1/4 t rosemary



Directions
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In lg skillet, heat 2 t oil. Add chicken and brown. Transfer chicken to plate and add mushrooms, garlic, scallions and if nec 1 more tsp of oil (with thighs, you may not need it). Toss frequently until the mushrooms wilt and give up their juices (3 min). Add broth, cream cheese & rosemary and stir until cheese melts. Return chicken to pan and bring to a simmer until heated through. (With breasts, cover & simmer 5 minutes).
Divide chicken and sauce into 4 portions. I leave a little sauce in the pan and toss around some baby spinach until wilted (2 min).

Makes 4 servings of approx 4 oz chicken each.

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