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    Last Modified: Aug 7, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont 86 Comments

    Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms & Cabbage

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    Have you seen the USDA's new food suggestions? They center around a plate, with a back-to-basics portion suggestion. My Plate FDA GuidelinesPin

    The USDA now suggests that half of every meal be made up of fruits and vegetables. One quarter should be protein and one quarter should be grains, preferably whole grains. And the meal should be accompanied by a low fat milk or soy milk beverage. Isn't that simple? I love this concept.

    The Recipe

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    Country Crock challenged me to overhaul one of my family's favorite meals to fit the new My Plate guidelines. Our Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is definitely one of our favorites; we eat it several times every month. Here's how we updated it:

    Our Thoughts

    I think this version of Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms is even better than the original. Joe thought so, too. Allie will eat anything that's on my plate, so she agrees, too. Grace, on the other hand, is not enthused. She announced - before she saw her plate - that she didn't like it. I'm not sure when she became so picky. Alas, she doesn't like mushrooms. She doesn't like onions. She doesn't like cabbage or green peppers. We're working on that. She does like linguine, especially if it's topped with a little butter. She also enjoyed the glass of milk that accompanied the meal. On the other hand, a glass of milk accompanies every single meal Grace eats, so that was not unusual.

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    Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms & Cabbage

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    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cups butter
    • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon or spicy mustard we used Beer N Brat brand horseradish mustard
    • 3-4 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 pounds chicken breast (4 4-ounce pieces, pressed thin*), uncooked
    • 2 cups mushrooms halved or sliced
    • 1 cups onion chopped
    • 2 green peppers membranes and seeds removed, chopped
    • 1 small hot pepper membranes and seeds removed, chopped (optional)
    • 1 medium head of cabbage
    • ⅓ cups canned chicken broth
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 pounds whole wheat linguine

    Instructions
     

    • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
    • In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar, mustard, and garlic.
    • Add chicken and turn to coat.
    • Transfer chicken and marinade to skillet.
    • Saute chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
    • Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm.
    • Prepare linguine according to package directions.
    • Melt remaining teaspoon of butter in the same skillet.
    • Saute onions and peppers for a few minutes, until they begin to soften.
    • Add the cabbage and saute for one minute.
    • Add mushrooms and saute for an additional minute.
    • Add broth, thyme, and remaining 4 tablespoons of vinegar.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are deep brown, about 2 minutes.
    • To serve, place a small chicken breast (or a half of a breast) on the plate. Add an equal amount of whole wheat linguine. Top the linguine with veggies, and spoon some of the balsamic sauce (now called a reduction because you cooked some of the water out of it) over the chicken, noodles, and vegetables.

    Notes

    *If your chicken breasts are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise. They cook quicker and turn out much juicier if they are thinner.
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    1. Leah Walker says

      September 25, 2011 at 11:40 pm

      I'm in the process of working on my family with the veggie eating so we're not quite ready for this yet. LOl. I'm still hiding things at this point. I'm hoping to soon be able to break the news that they've been eating them all along and liked them, then we'll give it a shot for sure.

      lewalk(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    2. Leah Walker says

      September 25, 2011 at 11:43 pm

      Tweeted.

      http://twitter.com/#!/lewalk76/status/118167169119961089

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    3. nan says

      September 26, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      DID NOT TRY IT , BUT I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW SWEET THE BASALMIC VINEGAR MADE THE CHICKEN
      nannypanpan at gmail.com

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    4. Dee says

      September 27, 2011 at 1:10 am

      This recipe sounds healthy yet super delicious. I will definitely be trying it - just copied it and emailed it to myself 🙂

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    5. Dee says

      September 27, 2011 at 1:12 am

      tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/DeeGee13/status/118553981667651584

      Reply
    6. Sarah L says

      September 27, 2011 at 6:30 pm

      I like all the ingredients except for the pepper. I'll just make it without that and I'm sure it will be delicious.
      Thanks for the contest.

      Reply
    7. Sarah L says

      September 27, 2011 at 6:31 pm

      blogged: http://slehan.blogspot.com/2011/09/win-100-cookingcom-gc-from-blogher.html

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    8. ACMommy3 says

      September 27, 2011 at 10:25 pm

      Love the chicken w/ the cabbage & pasta...but would add more colorful veggies or change things around a bit to make it look more appealing to the eye. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com

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    9. Yvonne H. says

      September 28, 2011 at 12:28 am

      The recipe looks nice & flavorful. I'm not a fan of mushrooms so I might have to try the recipe with them.

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    10. Maria says

      September 28, 2011 at 5:49 pm

      I would love this recipe because I love cabbage.

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    11. angie says

      September 29, 2011 at 11:32 am

      I think this recipe sounds wonderful! I have not tried it, but will I know. I will only have to substitute tofu or seitan for the chicken and the chicken broth with veggie broth since we are vegetarians. yummers!

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    12. angie says

      September 29, 2011 at 11:33 am

      I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/119434775097380864

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    13. Judith says

      September 29, 2011 at 4:45 pm

      Neve had picky kids but Mom... Not fond of mushrooms so i will pass on this recipe.

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    14. Judith says

      September 29, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      Blog http://sodahoney.blogspot.com/2011/09/country-crock-makes-veggies-more.html

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    15. Sandra Brower says

      September 29, 2011 at 8:37 pm

      I have been looking for a new/good way to use cabbage in my recipes. This is terrific. I admit I tweaked the spices a bit but it turned out beautifully. So far yours is the best tasting recipe I have tried for this giveaway. Thanks! 🙂

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    16. Sandra Brower says

      September 29, 2011 at 8:39 pm

      I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Allhoneyhere/status/119572688791552000

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    17. shel says

      September 30, 2011 at 2:31 am

      Your recipe looks so yummy! I'm sure I'm the only one that would eat it though...my family is not a fan of cabbage or mushrooms which makes me question whether they are of my loins.

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    18. shel says

      September 30, 2011 at 2:34 am

      Tweeted:
      http://twitter.com/#!/auntiethesis/status/119661886315831296

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    19. Mari says

      September 30, 2011 at 4:42 pm

      The recipe looks like a dish we'd enjoy. Healthier fare does not necessitate sacrificing taste.

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    20. Mari says

      September 30, 2011 at 4:42 pm

      http://twitter.com/#!/LuckyDuckyToo/status/119875269489197056

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    21. Donna B. says

      September 30, 2011 at 7:41 pm

      Love this recipe! I can't wait to try it – it'll definitely be on the menu next week. Thanks for sharing it 🙂

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    22. sustahl says

      October 01, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      I can tell you that there is no way my family would eat that recipe... not because it isn't good, but because of the mushrooms. I am sure I could just substitute another veggie like broccoli and it would go over much better.

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    23. sustahl says

      October 01, 2011 at 7:41 pm

      I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/rsmstahley/status/120283080404643840

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