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Champagne Chicken

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This Italian main features Chicken breast/boned/skinned, Olive oil, Butter, Champagne; dry, Heavy cream. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 795.6
Description
This Italian main features Chicken breast/boned/skinned, Olive oil, Butter, Champagne; dry, Heavy cream. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 ea Chicken breast/boned/skinned
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/4 cup Champagne; dry
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoon Tarragon; fresh (1 t dry)
  • 1 Salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Optional ingredients----
  • 6 ea Prosciutto slices/paper thin
  • 3 ea Shallots; finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
Directions
  1. 1
    See instructions at end if using the optional ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cut chicken into 1/4" wide slices.
  3. 3
    Melt the butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet.
  4. 4
    Saute the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove the chicken and keep warm.
  6. 6
    Deglaze the pan with the champagne.
  7. 7
    Add the cream to the pan.
  8. 8
    Add the tarragon and reduce the sauce for two minutes.
  9. 9
    Put the chicken back into the pan and bring just to a simmer.
  10. 10
    Remove to serving platter.
  11. 11
    Serve hot with fresh vegetables or over rice or pasta.
  12. 12
    (I serve this over fettucini, or with a side dish of Fettucini Alfredo).
  13. 13
    Cut chicken breasts in half only.
  14. 14
    Place each half between sheets of waxed paper and pound with a meat tenderizer until about 1/8" thick.
  15. 15
    Saute shallots in butter until tender.
  16. 16
    Divide shallots equally between the breast halves, spreading evenly over each.
  17. 17
    Place one slice of prosciutto on each breast half, fold in half, and secure with toothpicks.
  18. 18
    Saute about 4 to 5 minutes on each side in the butter and olive oil listed in the original ingredients.
  19. 19
    Chicken is done when it springs back when lightly pressed with finger.
  20. 20
    Follow the balance of the instructions listed above for the sauce.
  21. 21
    Martha Culbertson Cook Booklet"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 795.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.5g64%
Saturated Fat 16.8g85%
Cholesterol 202.6mg68%
Sodium 2787.8mg117%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 88.2g177%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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