Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 12 lbs mushrooms, sliced, quartered
  • 14 cup shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed, patted dry
  • 13 cup grainy mustard
  • 3 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped

Method

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add shallots and garlic once oil is heated.
  • Once translucent add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tbsps of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until the golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking pan and arrange mushrooms on top of breasts.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts and mushrooms.
  • Bake until the breasts show no sign of pink when pierced in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.