Chicken porto mushrooms (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 chicken breasts.
02 - 1 cup of port wine.
03 - 2 minced garlic cloves.
04 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
05 - 1/4 cup chicken broth.
06 - A teaspoon of dried thyme.
07 - Two cups of sliced mushrooms.
08 - A tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped.
09 - A tablespoon of butter.
10 - Salt.
11 - Pepper.

# Instructions:

01 - Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken breasts.
02 - In hot oil, brown the chicken breasts for 5–7 minutes on each side, then set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms with butter for 4–5 minutes until golden.
04 - Add port to the pan, scrape up the browned bits, then let it cook down for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the broth.
05 - Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes.
06 - Take the chicken out, and if needed, let the sauce thicken by simmering for another 5 minutes.
07 - Place the chicken on a plate, pour the sauce over it, and sprinkle parsley on top.

# Notes:

01 - Reduce the sauce more or less, depending on how you like it.
02 - Letting the chicken rest is key to keeping it tender.

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