SUPREMES DE VOLAILLE QUEEN ELIZABETH (STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS)

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Something a little different to do with chicken breasts, fancy enough for company, but not too time consuming for a weeknight. I would serve with wild rice and a nice veg, maybe asparagus.

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Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
4 slices ham, cooked
4 slices swiss cheese
1 egg, lighlt beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
1 lb mushroom, quartered
1 teaspoon shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 lb tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Butterfly the breasts, spread open, and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.Top each breast with slice ham and slice cheese, tucking in any protruding ends.
  • Brush the edges of each breast with egg, fold in half and seal in the ham and cheese. (save remaining egg).
  • Pat the outside of the chicken dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over med-high until the foam subsides. Meanwhile, brush more egg onto the seam of each breast. then dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Saute chicken, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes each side. Remove from skillet, cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Add remaining Tbsp butter to skillet and saute mushrooms and shallot, stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine to deglaze the pan. And cook till reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add cream and simmer, stirring occasionallt, until reduced by half, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in any juices that have accumulated on the chicken plate, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chicken topped with sauce, garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 275.9, Sodium 1422, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 46.3

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