CHICKEN WITH CREAMY APPLE-MUSHROOM SAUCE

Chicken with Creamy Apple-Mushroom Sauce image

"When I found this recipe, I knew I could lighten it up," says Katherine Major of Kingston, Ontario. "Everyone loves the smooth sauce, tender chicken and mild apple flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 reduced-fat evaporated milk, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender. Stir in the broth, tarragon, pepper and salt; bring to a boil., Add apples and reserved chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to a serving platter., Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; stir in remaining milk. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges