CHICKEN IN CHEESY SAMBUCA SAUCE

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This is the chicken version of one of my other recipes. Very quick to prepare and cook, this makes a super dish for parties, or, when you need to impress those who might doubt your ability.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts
1 head fennel, sliced
4 tablespoons sambuca romana, spirit
5 fluid ounces single cream
6 ounces cheese, rind removed and cut into small dice (Brie)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken till done.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Fry the sliced fennel till just soft, 3 minutes set aside.
  • De glaze the pan with the Sambuca, add the cream.
  • Add the cheese and stir till it has melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  • Replace the chicken and fennel, heat through.
  • The sauce may be adjusted by adding more cream or Sambuca to your liking.
  • Serve with sauteed potatoes and a green vegetable.
  • Wonderful.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.8, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 144.8, Sodium 547.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 40.3

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