Uptown Chicken and Redeye Gravy

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 11 Minutes

Ready In: 41 Minutes

Servings: 4

From Cooking Light.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

2 teaspoons margarine

1/2 cup chopped lean country ham

1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon brown sugar

8 slices portabella mushrooms (1/2-inch thick)

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon water

Directions:

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-lock plastic bag; add in chicken.
2. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
3. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; melt margarine in the skillet over med-high heat.
4. Add chicken to skillet; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
5. Combine the ham and next 3 ingredients; pour over chicken; bring to a boil; cover and decrease heat; simmer 3 minutes.
6. Add in mushrooms; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done and mushrooms are tender.
7. Remove chicken and mushrooms with a slotted spoon; put on a serving platter and set aside (keep warm).
8. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon water; whisk until smooth.
9. Add mixture to cooking liquid in skillet; bring to a boil; cook stirring constantly with a whisk for 1 minute or until thickened.
10. Spoon gravy over chicken and mushrooms.

By RecipeOfHealth.com