Potato Mushroom and Chicken Hash

3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 1/2-inch pieces>
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer until
almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.

In a large nonstick frying pan (I like to use a cast iron skillet for excellent browning),
heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms and cook,
stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken
(if you’re using leftovers, wait and toss them in at the end), 1/2 teaspoon of the salt,
the pepper, and the thyme. Saute until the chicken is almost cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the mixture from the pan.

Wipe out the frying pan and then heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat.
Add the drained potatoes and let cook, without stirring, for 6 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2
teaspoon salt, stir the potatoes, and cook until well browned, about 4 minutes longer. Stir in
the chicken and mushrooms, the cream, and the parsley. Cook until just heated through, 1 to 2
minutes longer.

Fry an egg over-easy, and serve on top. Serves 4. YUMMY!

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