Creamy Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms

 Creamy Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms. The creamy chicken with porcini is a celebration of Italian autumn. Within the forests of the beautiful Italian landscape, the prized porcini mushrooms grow, renowned for their hearty texture and distinctive aroma. Paired with chicken and cream, they create a dish that speaks of tradition and genuine flavor. While many restaurants around the world attempt to capture the essence of this dish, the true experience is deeply rooted in the kitchens of Italian grandmothers.

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4):

• Chicken, approximately 1.5 kg
• Fresh cream, 500 g
• Fresh porcini mushrooms, 400 g
• Brandy, 150 g
• 1 onion
• Several garlic cloves
• Butter
• Rosemary sprigs
• Sage leaves
• Chopped parsley
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Begin by sectioning the chicken into 8 parts. In a hot pan, brown the chicken with a piece of garlic without adding oil or butter. As it cooks, introduce rosemary and sage for flavoring. Once the chicken is well-browned, pour in the brandy and let it evaporate. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
   
   
2. In another pot, sauté the finely chopped onion with a bit of butter and oil until translucent. Blend in the cream, warm it without bringing to a boil, and season with salt and pepper.
   
   
3. After cleaning the porcini mushrooms, cut them into pieces and briefly sauté in a pan with some olive oil and another garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper, and add a touch of finely minced garlic.
   
   
4. Take half of the sautéed porcini mushrooms and mix them into the pot with the cream. Incorporate the chicken and some of its cooking juices, and let all the ingredients meld together for about 5 minutes on low heat. Before serving, add the remaining porcini mushrooms and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy your meal!