CHICKEN IN THE ORCHARD
This is delicious! A great recipe from McCalls cookbook, about 30 years ago! Some things are timeless! What a wonderful, fragrant pairing-chicken and apples! Ya just gotta try it!
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 16m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash chicken; dry on paper towels. Trim fat with scissors, if necessary. Pare, core, and quarter apples.
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter; add shallot and basil. Cook shallot until slightly transparent; add half of chicken breasts; sauté over med. heat until golden-about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Add the remaining tablespoons butter and remaining chicken; sauté until golden--15 minute.
- Return all chicken to skillet; add apple. Cook gently, uncovered and stirring occasionally, 5 minute Add 1/4 Cup of wine, cook several min; add another 1/4 Cup wine; cook several minute longer.
- Add remaining wine, the salt, pepper, and nutmeg; continue cooking until apple is tender.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine cream, flour, Cognac, and egg yolks; mix well. Pour over chicken. Cook gently 5 more min., or until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.5, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 268.4, Sodium 1032.7, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.3, Protein 25.8
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