- Let the chicken breasts sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over low heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook them on both sides until golden brown, remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and garlic.
- Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and thyme to the pan.
- Cook until the mushrooms release their water and turn golden.
- Pour in the Port wine and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cooking cream.
- Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan, coating them well with the sauce.
- Let them cook until fully done, and the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer longer or add 1 tsp of cornstarch dissolved in a little water.
- Serve with Basmati rice or sautéed potatoes.
Note:
For a richer sauce, stir in a bit more cream or an extra piece of butter at the end of cooking.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Pagina Receitas