CHICKEN BREASTS IN GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

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A friend gave me the cherished green peppercorns & this recipe. It's simple & scrumptious. Elegant enough for company, yet doesn't involve dozens of ingredients or hours of prep.

Provided by kstrating

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 (14 ounce) can Swanson chicken broth (or other brand)
1 cup chablis
1 1/2 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Brown the chicken breasts in a frying pan, just to add color.
  • Place the chicken breasts in an oiled roasting pan, sprinkle with salt & pepper, & bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Sauce:.
  • Crush the peppercorns with a mortar & pestle or between 2 spoons.
  • In a medium saucepan, add chicken broth, chablis, and peppercorns.
  • In a small prep bowl, combine a couple tablespoons of the broth/chablis with the cornstarch & then incorporate back into the saucepan.
  • On low heat, stir until slightly thickened.
  • Add cream & stir.
  • Remove chicken from oven (any juices from the chicken can be added to the sauce).
  • Place chicken on plates & spoon sauce over each breast.
  • Prep time includes the time to make the sauce while the chicken is cooking.
  • The green peppercorns can be found in specialty shops or online.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.7, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 175.3, Sodium 738.8, Carbohydrate 6.7, Sugar 1, Protein 35.9

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