Tart Apple Chicken Dijon

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The last couple of recipes I've posted made heavy use of pre-packaged convenience foods from the supermarket, and many people think that 'quick and easy' types of meals will always involve some sort of short cuts. Well, this recipe is just to prove that idea wrong! This scrumptious chicken takes little time to cook and the kids will love it. Serve it with rice or mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable. Tart apples, like Granny Smith, are best in this recipe.

What You Need:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
2 T of butter, divided
1 tart apple, cut into wedges
1/3 C of whipping cream
2 T of Dijon mustard

How to Make It:

Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting them from the long side and not quite all the way through.
Lay the chicken breasts open and season with the salt and pepper.
Place 1 T of the butter into a skillet over medium high heat.
When the butter has melted lay in two of the chicken breasts.
Cook for 4 minutes or until browned then turn.
Continue cooking 3 minutes longer or until the chicken is no longer pink.
Remove the chicken to a warm platter.
Cook the other two chicken breasts in the same manner.
Place the remaining butter into the skillet and melt.
Stir in the apple.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently or until tender.
Stir the whipping cream and mustard into the apples.
Stirring almost constantly, cook for 3 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Serve the apple mustard sauce over each piece of chicken.

Makes 4 servings



Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 30 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 342; Fat 16g; Saturated Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 6g; Fiber 1g;
Protein 40g; Cholesterol 142 mg; Sodium 407 mg