Chicken Tenders in Lemon-Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Chicken Tenders in Lemon-Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe). An easy weeknight dinner for the family, but one that also will leave a remarkable impression on dinner guests. A creamy dill sauce accented by the bright flavor of lemon is the perfect topper for tender, pan-seared chicken.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Tenders in Lemon-Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon paprika

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pound chicken tenders

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup sliced mushrooms

¼ cup finely chopped onion

1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

⅔ cup fat free half-and-half

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

divided

1 tablespoon cornstarch

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 lemon

cut into wedges

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Mix together garlic powder onion powder paprika salt and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of chicken tenders.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken tenders and sear until browned about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and loosely tent with foil.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the skillet. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms start to brown about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Whisk together half-and-half chicken broth lemon juice 2 tablespoons dill and cornstarch in a medium bowl; add to the skillet. Stir until sauce is slightly thickened about 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low add chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 4 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon dill on top of the chicken and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Tenders in Lemon-Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 261.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.1g 52%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 13.1g 20%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 74.8mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 413.7IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 16mg 123%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 8.7mg 15%

Folate: 15.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 67.1mg 7%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 35mg 13%

Potassium: 400.1mg 11%

Sodium: 231.2mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 118

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.