Balsamic, Garlic Chicken Breasts I Made It

Balsamic, Garlic Chicken Breasts

Cosmicmother 8 years ago
Chicken Breasts With Garlic And Balsamic Vinegar posted by Conner909

This is the second time I've made this recipe. The first time I didn't add the mushrooms, so I used onions and reduced the sauce down to a nice syrup.
This time I used mushrooms, and didn't reduce the sauce down as much because I didn't want to overcook the mushrooms.
Both ways tasted excellent!! Even the kids liked it! I served it with a rice pilaf both times, and used the extra sauce over the rice.
The only thing I changed slightly was when I cooked the mushrooms, I removed the chicken. Once the mushrooms and garlic cooked for a couple minutes, I added the chicken back in and then simmered for 10 minutes in the sauce as directed. Also there is two measurements for thyme. I figured one of them was for adding at the end of cooking. So I used 1 T of fresh thyme in the sauce, and 1 tsp. for finishing. Perfect!

The mushrooms smothered the chicken in the photo, Lol, but it is under there ;)
10/02/2016
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eastcoaster 8 years ago said:

Lovely photo Cosmicmother. Saved the recipe.. Thanks

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bakerme 8 years ago said:

Beautiful photo, Cosmicmom! This recipe is very similar to one I have for balsamic chicken that my husband actually likes, and he's not a big chicken fan. I've never thought of adding mushrooms, but they look good in there. Nice add-in!

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DIZ3 8 years ago said:

That's my kind of dish! Awesome photo! Looks very rich and flavorful.

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pointsevenout 8 years ago said:

Excellent savory flavor. Needs more 'shrooms for me. All came out exactly to spec. The simmer time at the end takes out any bite from the balsamic. I used some 20 year old aged balsamic. Not the thick kind.
Plated it with five spice powder and turmeric orzo.
Mother cleaned her plate with a smile.
I like leaving the garlic cloves whole. The simmer time takes out any sharpness of fresh cloves.
Used dried time.

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chuckieb 8 years ago said:

mmmmmm...the sauce looks lovely, as does your picture shona. i'm trying this one out SOON!!!

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

Your plates look identical. :) I have a feeling this will be a popular one here.
Dried time. ha That Reviews list is getting to ya, huh, pso? :-P

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Cosmicmother 8 years ago said:

Thanks everyone :)
It's such an easy recipe too! I rarely make the same thing twice in a week, so it must be good! Lol ;)
I'm glad your mom liked it too Points! I was surprised my kids liked it, but your right the acidity of the vinegar cooks out and there is no pungency to the garlic.
I just checked out the pictures, haha, pretty close but my plates don't say John Deere. ;)

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

hahaaaaa You are right, Shona! :-P

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bakerme 8 years ago said:

Maybe the words are under all that deliciousness! ;)

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pointsevenout 8 years ago said:

Used Baby 'Bellas and cut any stem off. Used BS breast fillets and had to cut them in half to make the weight spec.

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ellie1 8 years ago said:

How did I miss this recipe?...great photo Cosmicmother...This is a dish I can't wait to try.... two of my favourites..chicken and mushrooms.... Thank you!

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mommyluvs2cook 8 years ago said:

I LOVE chicken and mushrooms!! I will definitely be making this soon, will just have to leave off the mushrooms for the other people in my family lol. More mushrooms for me!! Love both photos :) :)

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Cosmicmother 8 years ago said:

I had to cut one of the chicken breasts in half too Points, the other 2 were much smaller. I didn't even think about the mushrooms, though once I got them in the pan I realized I probably had too many, lol. But I used the exact amount of sauce called for, both times I made it.
Thanks Ellie and Michelle :) Lol, I'm not a mushroom fan either. The kids tried them, but it was a no go! I think Pete ate half of those mushrooms on the plate, and the other half went into the leftover rice that he took for lunch the next day!
This will probably go on regular rotation for awhile. I can get easily bored of chicken breasts recipes, but this is definitely not boring!

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pointsevenout 8 years ago said:

Love mushrooms cause I'm a fun-guy. :-P

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Cosmicmother 8 years ago said:

Haha..:P

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

<groan>
:)

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mommyluvs2cook 8 years ago said:

Groaaaaaning here too. LOL :) :P

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chuckieb 8 years ago said:

Tried this recipe last night and it got two thumbs up. Hubby says to add it to our repertoire. I used b/s thighs instead of breasts, I didn't add the bay leaf and I did the similar thing as Shona, in that I pulled the chicken out while I was sautéing the shrooms.
Your orzo looked good as a side Points. I'll have to try that some time.
The chicken thighs were on the small side so I didn't cook it the full ten minutes.
It's an easy recipe and a yummy one. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

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chuckieb 8 years ago said:

Oh....and I didn't have any whole garlic cloves on hand (which would be great) so I just subbed fresh minced garlic.

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

Another one that is racking up a photo gallery! Pretty picture, Janet. It looks like a yummy plateful of food!

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mommyluvs2cook 8 years ago said:

This is becoming a really popular recipe! Great picture Janet :)

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