Saute of Chicken Breasts Primavera Recipe

Name: Saute of Chicken Breasts Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 large mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste; 3 whole chicken breasts, skinless, boned and cut in half; All-purpose flour for dredging; 2 teaspoons peanut oil; 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken stock or bouillon; 1 cup heavy cream; Juice of 1/2 large lemon; 1 1/2 teaspoons beurre manie (made by rolling 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon flour in a ball); 1/2 cup cooked fresh peas; 2 to 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh dill or chives

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
3 whole chicken breasts, skinless, boned and cut in half
All-purpose flour for dredging
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken stock or bouillon
1 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1/2 large lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons beurre manie (made by rolling 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon flour in a ball)
1/2 cup cooked fresh peas
2 to 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh dill or chives

1
In a small skillet, melt two tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add the mushrooms and saute quickly until they are lightly browned.
3
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
4
Dry the chicken breasts thoroughly on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
5
Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
6
Reserve.
7
Melt the remaining butter in a 12-inch iron skillet, together with the oil, over high heat.
8
Add the chicken breasts and saute until nicely browned on both sides.
9
Add about 1/4 cup stock, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, adding a little more stock if it has evaporated significantly, until the chicken is just done.
10
The juices should run pale yellow.
11
Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and set aside.
12
Add 1/4 cup stock to the skillet, bring to a boil and reduce to a glaze.
13
Add the cream and lemon juice and again bring to a boil, whisking, and reduce by a quarter.
14
Add bits of beurre manie, and whisk until the sauce lightly coats the spoon.
15
Taste and correct the seasoning.
16
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet together with the mushrooms and peas and just heat through.
17
Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, spoon the sauce over and garnish with the dill or chives.
18
Serve at once with a crusty loaf of French bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 large mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced, Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste, 3 whole chicken breasts, skinless, boned and cut in half, and more.

Yes, Saute of Chicken Breasts Primavera 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.

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Saute of Chicken Breasts Primavera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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