CHICKEN BREAST WITH PINEAPPLE

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A wonderful chicken recipe from when we lived in Hawaii. You can serve it with white rice. It is colourful and easy to make for a weekday supper.

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
4 chicken breasts, deboned
1 1/2 cups celery, sliced 1 inch thick
4 pineapple slices
1 cup red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons Tia Maria
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • When the butter is hot add the chicken breasts.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken, season to taste again and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Keep repeating this operation until the chicken breasts have been cooked for 16-20 minute depending on their size.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and place them on a serving platter.
  • Cover and place in a 150 degree F oven to keep warm.
  • Add the celery, the pineapple slices and the red pepper to your frying pan.
  • Season to taste, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then add the chicken stock and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve with the sauce and the vegetables.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of Tia Maria to the pan, flambe and pour over the chicken breasts.

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