Italian-Style Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

By admin 2/28/2026

This quick Mediterranean dish showcases Italian flavors in a straightforward skillet preparation. The method involves searing chicken to develop flavor, then finishing it gently in a garlicky white wine sauce with fresh vegetables to maintain moisture and tenderness.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large chicken cutlets (boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 0.5cm thin cutlets)
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano, divided
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 60g all-purpose flour
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 225g Baby Bella or white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced
  • 400g grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic
  • 120ml white wine
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 180ml chicken broth
  • Handful baby spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry and season both sides with 1/2 tbsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Coat with flour and dust off excess.

  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Brown chicken cutlets on both sides (about 3 minutes). Transfer to a plate.

  3. Add more oil if needed. Saute mushrooms briefly on medium-high (about 1 minute). Add tomatoes, garlic, remaining oregano, salt, pepper, and 2 tsp flour. Cook 3 minutes, stirring regularly.

  4. Add white wine and cook briefly to reduce. Add lemon juice and chicken broth.

  5. Bring liquid to a boil, return chicken to skillet. Cook over high heat for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 7-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C.

  6. Stir in spinach before serving if desired. Serve hot with pasta and Italian bread.

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