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.
Provided by TinyBubbles
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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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