poached chicken with smashed cauliflower and salsa

Crestview, FL
Updated on May 2, 2011

This dish is soooo goood!!! This is my take on a Jacque Pepin recipe I saw on a cook show about 7 years ago. I never write down recipes but I remembered the main ingredients. I've made the dish several times. I wanted to share this with my JAP, family. Happy Cooking! sw:)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - chicken breast, skinless and boneless
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • - kosher salt and pepper, sprinkle
  • SMASHED CAULIFLOWER
  • 1 large head cauliflower, florets
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons evoo
  • 1 tablespoon everglades
  • SALSA
  • 1 can rotel, drained ( i used fresh chopped vine ripe)
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium shallot , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 large lime juice and zest
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make poached chicken with smashed cauliflower and salsa

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, poach chicken in chicken broth, wine, salt and pepper for 15-20 minutes, until done.
  • Step 2
    Boil cauliflower florets until soft, This should take about 12-15 minutes. Drain well. Mash cauliflower. Add the remaining ingredients for the smashed caulifler , mix well.
  • Step 3
    Mix all salsa ingredients and chill for at least 15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    On a large plate add smashed cauliflower, chicken breasts and top with salsa. Enjoy!

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Category: Chicken
Category: Salsas
Culture: Mexican
Culture: French
Keyword: #poached
Keyword: #breast
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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