Savory Chicken with Berry Mushroom Medley
Savory Chicken with Berry Mushroom Medley
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ½ cup chicken broth
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4.
Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5.
In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 6.
Add blueberries, blackberries, honey, thyme, and chicken broth to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the berries are softened.
- 7.
If you desire a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water, and add it to the berry mixture. Stir to combine.
- 8.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the berry mushroom sauce over it.
- 9.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 10.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzled with the berry mushroom sauce.
