pistachio/apple chicken w/ mushroom sauce

(2 RATINGS)
59 Pinches
Eagle, WI
Updated on Mar 28, 2011

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!

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

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Saute shallots in butter and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound until slightly flattened.
  • Step 3
    Combine cream cheese,pistachio nuts, nutmeg, sauteed shallots and diced apple.
  • Step 4
    Divide 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)
  • Step 5
    Lightly dust tops of chicken breasts with flour, salt and pepper.
  • Step 6
    Add 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.
  • Step 7
    Stir 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.
  • Step 8
    Spoon sauce over chicken breasts and serve. Bon Apetit!!!

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Culture: French
Keyword: #pistachio
Keyword: #apple
Keyword: #mushroom
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake

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