Chicken Pontalba Recipe

Name: Chicken Pontalba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, plus; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; water, for poaching; 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved; 4 tablespoons garlic, finely minced; 2 cups white onions, chopped; 2 cups green onions, chopped; 1 1/2 cups boiled ham, diced; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced and deep fried about 2 minutes; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 3/4 cup white wine; 3 cups bearnaise sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter, plus
1/2 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
water, for poaching
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
4 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
2 cups white onions, chopped
2 cups green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups boiled ham, diced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced and deep fried about 2 minutes
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3/4 cup white wine
3 cups bearnaise sauce

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["In a large skillet, put in the 2 Tblsp.", "butter, salt, pepper, and add about 1/4"" water to the pan.", "Bring this poaching liquid to a boil.", "Add chicken breasts and cover.", "Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes, or until the breasts are done.", "With a slotted spoon remove the breasts and keep warm in a 175* oven.", "Discard poaching liquid.", "In another saucepan or skillet, melt the remaining butter and saute the garlic, onions, ham and mushrooms until they are brown.", "Add the wine and reduce by one-third.", "Add fried potatoes and parsley and cook 2 minutes.", "Remove and keep warm in the oven.", "To assemble the Pontalba, put 1/8 of the potato/ham mixture in the center of the plate.", "Place on each side of the mixture one half of a chicken breast.", "Top each breast with a generous amount of Bearnaise sauce."]

1605

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, plus, 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 dash pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pontalba falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pontalba

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