Chicken With Mushrooms In Cream Sauce

By lmeyer

Ingredients

• 4 cans sliced mushrooms, drained
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. dry white wine
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/4 c. Madeira (wine)
• salt
• ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In large fry pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Transfer to baking dish when chicken is cooked thru; cover and put into oven at 150 degrees to keep warm. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon pan drippings. Add shallots and cook 1 minute until soft. Add mushrooms and wine. Boil until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in cream and Madeira; boil until sauce thickens, about 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Pour over chicken and serve.