pistachio/apple chicken w/ mushroom sauce
(2 RATINGS)
Hello! This is my first recipe to share. A wonderful blend of ingredients perfect for that special occasion. I received this recipe years ago. Chef Steve Mongeon gets all the credit here! If you want to create something impressive, try this! I get Ohhhh's and Ahhhh's every time! Enjoy!
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- 6 ounces pistachio nuts, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots, sauteed
- 1 medium macintosh apple,peeled and diced
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
How To Make pistachio/apple chicken w/ mushroom sauce
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Step 1Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Saute shallots in butter and set aside.
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Step 2Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound until slightly flattened.
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Step 3Combine cream cheese,pistachio nuts, nutmeg, sauteed shallots and diced apple.
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Step 4Divide mixture evenly between chicken breasts. Roll, folding envelope style, and place in a lightly greased baking dish. (I use toothpicks to secure that the stuffing doesnt fall out)
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Step 5Lightly dust tops of chicken breasts with flour, salt and pepper.
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Step 6Add chicken broth and apple cider to baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done, in 350 degree oven.Remove chicken from baking dish and keep warm.
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Step 7Stir the pan drippings,blending well. Add mushrooms to drippings and simmer 10 minutes. Add heavy cream and reduce by 2/3rds until thick and creamy.
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Step 8Spoon sauce over chicken breasts and serve. Bon Apetit!!!
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