CHICKEN WITH APRICOT AND BACON

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I had a version of this at an Italian restaurant and thought, I can make this. Well, here is my version. Serve with pasta or risotto.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices pancetta or 4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breast halves
8 dried apricots
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cook pancetta in saucepan over medium high heat until fat is rendered and pancetta is done to your liking.
  • Pour off all but 1 T grease. Add olive oil into the same pan.
  • Cut each breast half in half. You will have 4 pieces of chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in hot pan. Sear 5 minutes on both sides. Remove chicken from pan.
  • Add white wine to pan to deglaze. Scrape up bits off the bottom off pan. Stir in chicken broth.
  • Add apricot and chicken with any juices. Cover and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, apricots are plump and chicken is done, about 10 minutes.
  • Place chicken on plate, top with pancetta and apricots, pour sauce over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 54.5, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 16.1, Protein 16.1

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