CHICKEN WITH HERB SAUCE

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"My grandmother gave me the recipe for these moist golden chicken breasts topped with a tangy butter sauce made with chives, parsley and basil," says Irene Cooney of Manheim, Pennsylvania. "It's simple but very good- our family loves it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of waxed paper; flatten evenly with a mallet. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil; brown chicken over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Stir broth, chives, parsley, lime juice, basil, mustard and remaining butter and oil into drippings; cook and stir until butter is melted. Serve over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.