AMARETTO CHICKEN

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Rich and tasty. I had this in a restaurant years ago, experimented with it at home until I finally got it right.

Provided by Rebecca Swift

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 green onions, diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup amaretto liqueur
¼ cup capers

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken in butter quickly, and remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Add remaining 1/4 cup butter to skillet and brown the green onion and mushrooms with the garlic and tarragon. Pour this saute mixture over chicken breasts.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the cream, cheese and amaretto in the skillet, whisking rapidly. Stir in capers, then pour sauce over chicken, green onions and mushrooms.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 239.4 mg, Fat 57.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 34.3 g, Sodium 598.7 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

Debby Brewer
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I'm looking forward to trying more recipes from this website!


MR SANJAY
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I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest making a few adjustments to suit your own taste.


Maureen Mumbua
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe, but I would make a few changes next time.


Nayem
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I wish the recipe had included more detailed instructions on how to prepare the chicken.


Gabriel Flores
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I thought the recipe was a bit confusing and difficult to follow.


Younis bhatti
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't come out as tender as I hoped.


Malik Shafqat
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I accidentally used regular milk instead of heavy cream, but the dish still turned out great.


Monica Ghosh
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I thought the dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Marian- Lisa
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The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Minhaz Alif
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jhalak Malla
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Gaming with ovi
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This was the easiest chicken dish I've ever made. It only took a few minutes to prep and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Waheed Bhatti
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I'm not usually a fan of amaretto, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was amazing.


Md jakir Hosen
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I would highly recommend this recipe!


Megan Pierson
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This amaretto chicken recipe was an absolute hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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