G-l-m Chicken

We call this "Gotta Love Me Chicken," but stands for Garlic-Lemon-Mushroom! The 6 garlic cloves really flavor this dish wonderfully. Ready in under 30 minutes!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless chicken breasts
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne or 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 6  garlic cloves, peeled & left whole
• 3⁄4 lb  medium mushroom (trimmed,quartered or halved)
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh thyme or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. Rinse chicken & pat dry.
2. Combine in shallow dish flour & pepper; dredge chicken until coated.
3. In large heavy skillet, heat oil and cook breasts until nicely browned on one side (about 3 minutes); turn to other side.
4. Add garlic cloves to skillet; sprinkle mushrooms over chicken. Continue cooking, moving mushrooms & chicken so they cook evenly (about 3 minutes). Add lemon juice, broth, bay leaf & thyme. Cover & cook on low heat until cooked through, about 10 additional minutes.
5. Transfer chicken to warm serving platter and increase heat to medium-high. Cook sauce, stirring occasionally, until reduced by 1/2; discard garlic & bay leaf and skim any fat from top.
6. Spoon sauce & mushrooms over chicken; garnish & serve - Enjoy!
7. Optional garnishes: lemon slices, thyme sprigs or spinach leaves.