Pecan Chicken With Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pecan Chicken With Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecan halves; 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs; 4 (6-oz.) skinned and boned chicken breasts; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

3/4 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
4 (6-oz.) skinned and boned chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth

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Process pecans in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Combine ground pecans and breadcrumbs in a shallow dish; set aside.
2
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Stir together butter and 1 Tbsp. mustard in a bowl. Brush each chicken breast with mustard mixture; dredge in pecan mixture.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot; cook chicken 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add whipping cream, broth, and remaining 1 Tbsp. mustard to drippings in pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Serve sauce over chicken.
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Equipment Tip: A mini-food processor is just the right size to grind the small amount of pecans in step
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MENU IDEA FOR 4 * Pecan Chicken with Cream Sauce * Mashed sweet potatoes * Steamed asparagus
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GROCERIES NEEDED Check staples: fine, dry breadcrumbs; salt; pepper; butter; Dijon mustard; vegetable oil * 3/4 cup pecan halves * 4 (6-oz.) skinned and boned chicken breasts * 1 (8-oz.) container whipping cream * 1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth * 1 (24-oz.) package refrigerated mashed sweet potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes) * 1 lb. fresh asparagus

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup pecan halves, 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs, 4 (6-oz.) skinned and boned chicken breasts, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pecan Chicken With Cream Sauce 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.

Pecan Chicken With Cream Sauce

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