Ina Garten Chicken with Morels Recipe
The Ina Garten Chicken with Morels Recipe is rich, flavorful and perfect for a special dinner. This dish combines tender chicken, earthy morel mushrooms and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound fresh morel mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Season the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. This enhances flavor and ensures juicy meat.
Sear the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
Cook Morel Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté morels until soft and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Deglaze with Wine
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any browned bits from the skillet for extra flavor.
Make the Cream Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return Chicken to Skillet
- Place chicken back in the skillet. Spoon sauce and mushrooms over chicken. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over chicken. Serve hot with sauce and mushrooms on top for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh morel mushrooms for best flavor
- Pat chicken dry to ensure perfect sear
- Simmer sauce gently to avoid curdling cream
- Use a good-quality white wine for depth
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color and freshness