Chicken Breast With Mushroom Sauce And Quinoa Recipe

Prepare the Chicken Breast

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Mushroom Sauce

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once the butter has melted, add finely chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.

Cook the Quinoa

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is soft and the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

Combine and Serve

Serve the cooked chicken breasts over a bed of quinoa, and generously spoon the mushroom sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.