ALMOND-TOPPED CHICKEN

Almond-Topped Chicken image

Lemon juice adds a pleasant tardiness to the buttery sauce that Karen Zink of Grand Island, Nebraska serves over chicken. "My family loves this easy-to-make entree," she notes. "I often toss in more almonds for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the chicken in 2 tablespoons of butter for 10-12 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Transfer to serving plate and keep warm. Add almonds and remaining butter to skillet; cook and stir just until almonds are lightly browned. Stir in lemon juice; heat through. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.