BLUEBERRY-DIJON CHICKEN

Blueberry-Dijon Chicken image

Blueberries and chicken may seem like a strange combination, but prepare to be pleasantly surprised. I add a sprinkling of minced fresh basil as the finishing touch. -Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup blueberry preserves
1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Minced fresh basil or tarragon, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the preserves, vinegar, blueberries and mustard, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.