IRISH CREAM CHICKEN

Irish Cream Chicken image

Provided by Shirl J 831

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
lemon slice
fresh tarragon sprig

Steps:

Place chicken between two sheests of heavy- duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/2 " thick, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in butter in a large pan over medium high heat 5-7 minutes on each side or till done. Remove chicken to platter, reserve drippings in pan. Set aside chicken and keep warm. Add whiskey to drippings in pan; cook over high heat. deglazing pan by scraping particles that cling to bottom. Cook till whiskey is reduced by half. Add whipping cream, green onions, and chopped tarragon; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly; till thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish. if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.6, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 197.2, Sodium 467, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 31.8