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Budget-Friendly Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms

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How to Make Budget-Friendly Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms

Healthy eating can be done on a budget and this dinner proves it! Chicken thighs are less expensive than chicken breast and can be a nice change. This makes a tasty, low-carb, budget-friendly meal.


15 min prep time


4servings


1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup mushrooms

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken thighs and sauté for 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add margarine to pan and melt. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3-5 minutes until liquid is released; stirring frequently.
  4. Add balsamic vinegar to pan and cook with mushrooms for 1 minute. Add chicken thighs back to pan and place mushrooms on top of chicken. Pour chicken broth into pan.
  5. Bring the chicken broth to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a heavy, tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 25 minutes.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup mushrooms


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    210

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    11g

    14%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.5g

      13%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    105mg

    35%

  • Sodium
    130mg

    6%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    6g

    2%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%
    • Total Sugars
      4g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    22g

  • Potassium
    510mg
    11%

Ingredients

olive oil
1 tbsp

boneless, skinless chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
1 lbs

margarine (trans-fat-free)
1 tsp

onion(s) (finely diced)
1/2

sliced mushrooms (sliced)
8 oz

balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp

low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cup

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