This Chicken Diane recipe is all about building layers of flavor as you cook. Searing chicken and then browning mushrooms in a skillet creates delicious browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Once you add the liquids, those browned bits release their flavor, resulting in a rich, silky, savory sauce. Fresh lemon juice and parsley are mixed in at the end for brightness. Serve the finished dish with egg noodles and a salad.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
4 (5- to 6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets, or 2 (10 to 12-ounce) chicken breasts, each halved horizontally into 2 cutlets [use whole chicken]
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 (8-ounce) packages sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 large (1 1/2 ounce) shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons tablespoons (1 ounce) brandy
½ cup lower-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Lemon wedges

INSTRUCTIONS
Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over high. Add chicken to skillet; cook until golden brown on each side and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 165°F, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside. Do not wipe skillet clean.

Reduce heat under skillet to medium-high. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release liquid and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add shallot; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add brandy; cook, undisturbed, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 15 seconds. Add broth, cream, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire; cook, stirring often, until sauce reduces slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat. Nestle chicken and any accumulated juices into mixture in skillet. Serve with lemon wedges.