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Balsamic Mushroom

Make Balsamic Mushroom at home with Orzo Pasta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Butter, All Purpose Flour, and Chicken Stock. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Salt the water and add orzo pasta.

3. 3

   Cook to al dente.

4. 4

   Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add extra-virgin olive oil.

5. 5

   Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet.

6. 6

   Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.

8. 8

   Return the skillet to the heat, turn heat back a bit, and add the butter.

9. 9

   Once the butter melts add the mushrooms and brown stirring occasionally for about 4 to 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Once the mushrooms are brown season with salt and pepper then add the garlic, thyme and shallots.

11. 11

    Cook stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes or until the shallots are wilted.

12. 12

    Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook 2 minutes more.

13. 13

    Whisk in the stock, balsamic vinegar and the cream.

14. 14

    Turn the heat up to high and simmer for about 2 minutes or until thickened.

15. 15

    Slice the chicken on an angle.

16. 16

    Add the parsley and the chicken back to the skillet to heat up, about 1 minute.

17. 17

    To serve, pile orzo on dinner plates and top with the sliced chicken and sauce.