CHICKEN BREASTS IN SOUR CREAM-ALMOND SAUCE

Chicken Breasts in Sour Cream-Almond Sauce image

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons almonds, shredded
1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced
salt
pepper
3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

Saute the chicken on both sides in butter, remove from the skillet. Add the onion and garlic, cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and flour to the skillet, stir until blended and smooth. Gradually add the chicken stock and sherry, cook and stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the almonds, dill, salt, and pepper.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes on until tender. Arrange the chicken in a shallow baking dish. Stir the sour cream into the sauce and pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with grated cheese and brown under broiler.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 138.4, Sodium 468.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4, Protein 33.9