CHICKEN BREAST IN PARMESAN

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Saucy recipe I found in a Jr. League cookbook (California Heritage Continues). Serve with rice or buttered pasta.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut up
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup dry vermouth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
4 1/2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
  • When butter foams, add chicken and oregano.
  • (Do not overcrowd).
  • Sauté in batches for 3-5 minutes until chicken is lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
  • Remove chicken to a warm platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the vermouth to the skillet.
  • Over high heat, deglaze the pan, stirring well, scraping up the drippings.
  • Add the garlic and boil over moderately high heat until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add the cream, reduce the heat and simmer until cream has thickened slightly to a sauce-like consistency.
  • Add the nutmeg, cheese, parsley and lemon juice.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Return chicken to sauce to finish cooking and heat through.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 193.3, Sodium 589.2, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 41

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