SAUTEED CHICKEN IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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My sister made this for us when she visited... and YUM! "Rich and easy to make, this dish is elegant enough for company."

Provided by SolightlyUK

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Using mallet, lightly pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and saute just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter; cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Pour butter from skillet. Add vermouth, lemon juice and lemon peel to same skillet; boil 1 minute, scraping up brown bits.
  • Add cream, broth and any juices accumulated from chicken; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce around chicken. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley. Garnish with lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 405.7, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 29.4

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