Balsamic, Garlic and Mushroom Chicken

Not gonna lie...I HATE mushrooms. However Andy loves them. I never cook them for him since I hate them so much, but my friend Jill (whom should have a food blog of her own btw) gave me this recipe and I though 'aw what the heck.' I did add a little green onion and cheese to the top but for the most part I followed her recipe. Andy devoured this meal! He loved it! While the beautiful organic baby bella mushrooms I bought looked so tasty....well....let's just say I ate all of it but the mushrooms. I did enjoy the garlicy chicken and the zip from the balsamic on my noodles. So I would definitely recommend you all try this! All in all it was really good, the hubby thought it was amazing and it was super easy to make! Thanks Jill!!!


Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts ( I used 1lb of chicken tenderloins cause it is what I had.)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon butter
• whole wheat pasta (cooked)
• fresh grated parmesan cheese
• green onions chopped

Directions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Rinse the mushrooms and pat dry. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and saute the chicken until it is nicely browned on one side (about 3 minutes).
2. Add the garlic. Turn the chicken breasts and scatter the mushrooms over them. Continue frying, shaking the skillet and stirring the mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add the vinegar, broth, bay leaf and thyme. Cover tightly and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Transfer the chicken to a warm serving platter and cover with foil. Set aside. Continue simmering the sauce, uncovered, over medium high heat for about 7 minutes. Swirl in the butter or margarine and discard the bay leaf. Pour this mushroom sauce mixture over whole wheat pasta and chicken. Top with green onion and fresh grated cheese.