Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts pounded thin
  • 1 cup flour + 2 tbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • salt
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups wild mushrooms

Method

  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge chicken breasts in flour on both sides and shake excess off.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Brown chicken on both sides (about 8 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other side).
  • Remove the chicken and place on a plate.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sautee shallots, garlic, and mushrooms. Stir occasionally until the shallots are translucent.
  • Add wine and cook and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Cook until most of the wine evaporates.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of chicken broth with 2 tablespoons of flour.
  • Add the flour mixture to the onions and mushrooms, the remaining broth, and the heavy cream.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add back in the chicken breasts and cook until the chicken is all the way cooked through.
  • Add in thyme, basil, and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the capers and continue to cook for an additional 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and serve.