Retreat Cookbook

Easy Balsamic Mushroom & Chicken 

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• your favorite no stick cooking spray
• 8 ounces white mushrooms, quartered
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat skillet and spritz with cooking spray.
2. Saute garlic and mushroom.
3. Add and cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink.
4. Add chicken broth, thyme, pepper and vinegar.
5. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.

**TIP: Be very careful not to add excess vinegar because the flavor from balsamic is very strong.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or substitute 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 8 oz raspberry fruit spread (no sugar added)
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with thyme and salt.
2. Heat oil in skillet. Saute onion.
3. Add chicken to skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink.
4. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
5. Add fruit spread, balsamic vinegar, and pepper to oil and onion in skillet. Cook until spread is melted and sauce thickens.
6. Pour over chicken and serve.

**Garnish with fresh berries and parsley for added presentation.

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