Soul Food: Kathie's Lemon Chicken

My mom is a FABULOUS cook.  We are constantly swapping new recipes, and I am always calling her for reminders of how to prepare fabulous dishes from my childhood.  Here is one of my favorite main dishes from my Momma's kitchen to yours.  :)

KATHIE'S LEMON CHICKEN

• 4 skinless chicken breasts (I use bone-in for superior flavor and extra sauce)
• 4 tbs butter, cut into thin slices
• 2 large (or 4 small) shallots, sliced
• 1 pint mushrooms, sliced
• 2 lemons, 1 juiced and one sliced
• salt & pepper

Place butter and shallots in a 9x13 baking dish.  Position seasoned chicken breasts on top of butter and shallots.  Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and add mushrooms and lemon juice.  Top each breast with a slice of lemon and some fresh-ground pepper, recover dish with foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.

(Serves 4)

Sorry about the vertical photo.