"DIJON" CHICKEN BREASTS WITH VERMOUTH

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pieces Skinless, boneless, thin sliced chicken breast fillets (1.5 - 2 lbs)
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoons Finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons Dry white vermouth
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1 tablespoon Authentic dijon mustard (such as Maile)

Steps:

1) Sprinkle breasts all over with salt and pepper to taste.
2) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over med heat and add the breast pieces, top side down.
3) Cook until nicely browned (approx 5 mins).
4) Turn the chicken breasts and continue cooking, turning occasionally until fully cooked. Remove from pan and tent with aluminum foil.
5) Add a little more oil, then scatter shallots. Cook briefly, then add the vermouth, deglazing pan and cooking until vermouth is almost evaporated.
6) Pour in cream, then stir in mustard until well blended.
7) Lay chicken on bed of cooked orzo (if desired) and spoon sauce over all.