CREAMY BRAISED CHICKEN

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A smooth, delicate cream sauce gives a special taste to these tender chicken breasts accompanied by pearl onions and sauteed mushrooms. This dish is so rich-tasting, you'll want to serve it to company. -Margaret Haugh Heilman, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound pearl onions
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup chardonnay or other dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside. In the same pan, saute sliced onion, carrot and celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Remove vegetables; set aside., Add chicken to pan; brown on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add wine; simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in broth and seasonings. Return chicken to pan; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. , Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to pan. Remove from the heat; cover and set aside., In a nonstick skillet, saute pearl onions in remaining butter until tender. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute mushrooms until tender. Add the onions and mushrooms to serving platter. Discard bay leaf from sauce; spoon over chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Sula Mpaata
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This recipe is a winner!


Misbah Nayem
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to change up the usual chicken dinner routine.


Ariel Murray
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I often make a double batch of chicken breasts on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make this dish during the week.


Ggjj Ggh
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need to make it on hand.


feezah ibrahim
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Umar Arit
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Naresh Khadka
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This recipe is a keeper! It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Emmanuel Agbor
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Flo Wa-Maugho
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's so flavorful. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


fRiEs
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables.


john pepa
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This creamy braised chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


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