CHICKEN WITH CHERRY WINE SAUCE

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My dad's a chef, so I learned to cook at an early age. This saucy chicken was the first dish I made by myself. -Ben Diaz, Azusa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons butter, divided
2/3 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine wine and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; whisk in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until blended. Stir in cherries; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 46g protein.