Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Herbs and Mustard Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Herbs and Mustard Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts; 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup dry vermouth or chicken broth; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry vermouth or chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Trim chicken and pound between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
4
In a small bowl stir together the mustard, basil and dill.
5
Spread over the chicken breasts.
6
Combine pistachio nuts and Panko in a shallow dish.
7
Coat chicken well with pistachio mixture.
8
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
9
Add two chicken breasts and cook 2 minutes per side to brown the nuts-do not burn.
10
Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
11
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
12
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
13
For sauce place wine or broth in a medium skillet and stir in shallots.
14
Bring to a boil and cook until most liquid cooks away, about 4 minutes.
15
Lower heat to medium.
16
Add the cream and simmer until reduced slightly and thickened, about 2 minutes.
17
Whisk in mustard, basil and dill and simmer 2 minutes to blend flavors.
18
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
19
Serve sauce spooned over chicken.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Herbs and Mustard 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.

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Herbs and Mustard Cream Sauce

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