"The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and tenders removed (see Tip)
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 medium shallot, minced
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1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
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2 tablespoons dry vermouth, or dry white wine
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, or scallion greens