Pollo con Sambucca -- Chicken with Anise Recipe

Name: Pollo con Sambucca -- Chicken with Anise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 lb. chicken breast, boneless (or use bone-in chicken parts); 4 tbsp. butter; 4 tbsp. olive oil; 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1 lg. onion, sliced thin and left in rings; 1/2 cup half and half; 4 tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 cup Sambucca; other anise flavored liquor

Servings: persons

2-1/2 lb. chicken breast, boneless (or use bone-in chicken parts)
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 lg. onion, sliced thin and left in rings
1/2 cup half and half
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup Sambucca
other anise flavored liquor

1
Pound the chicken breasts thin.
2
Lightly dust with flour and brown in the butter olive oil combination in a large skillet.
3
Turn the chicken frequently to assure even browning on all sides.
4
When well browned, add the mushrooms, onions and parsley and cook for about 10 minutes, covered, over medium heat.
5
Remove the chicken, mushrooms and onions from the pan and keep warm.
6
Heat the butter/oil combination and parsley in the skillet.
7
Meanwhile, blend together the half and half and the cornstarch until smooth with no lumps at all.
8
When the contents of the skillet are almost to a boil, slowly add the half and half mixture, stirring constantly.
9
Add the Sambucca, continue stirring and bring to a boil once again.
10
Boil for about 2-3 minutes.
11
Pour sauce over the reserved chicken and serve.

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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: 2-1/2 lb. chicken breast, boneless (or use bone-in chicken parts), 4 tbsp. butter, 4 tbsp. olive oil, 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Pollo con Sambucca -- Chicken with Anise 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.

Pollo con Sambucca -- Chicken with Anise

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