Wine Poached Chicken With Creamy Basil/Pine Nut Sau

Name: Wine Poached Chicken With Creamy Basil/Pine Nut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon spicy mustard; 1 garlic clove; 2 -4 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste); 1 cup fresh basil leaf; ¼ cup pine nuts; freshly ground salt & pepper; 1 -2 cup white wine; 2 boneless chicken breasts; 2 -4 cups trimmed green beans; 3 -5 pine nuts; 1 thinly sliced red onion

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1 garlic clove
2 -4 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste)
1 cup fresh basil leaf
¼ cup pine nuts
freshly ground salt & pepper
1 -2 cup white wine
2 boneless chicken breasts
2 -4 cups trimmed green beans
3 -5 pine nuts
1 thinly sliced red onion

1
Sauce: In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and garlic.
2
Add the lemon juice and basil leaves and whir until everything is green.
3
Add the pine nuts and whir for just a second.
4
Add pepper and salt to taste.
5
Chicken: Poach the chicken breasts in the White Wine for approx 15 minutes.
6
Once cooked, tear the chicken breasts into smaller pieces, and return to simmer in the white wine for another few minutes then remove from the mixture.
7
Green beans: Cook until tender-crunchy (usually 10- 15 min.)
8
After the chicken and green beans are cooked, combine with the sauce red onion.
9
Serve with rice and sprinkle with the pine nuts.

1189

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon spicy mustard, 1 garlic clove, 2 -4 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Wine Poached Chicken With Creamy Basil/Pine Nut 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wine Poached Chicken With Creamy Basil/Pine Nut Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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