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pistachio/apple chicken w/ mushroom sauce

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Deb Crane
@songchef
Eagle, WI

Hello! This is my first recipe to share. A wonderful blend of ingredients perfect for that special occasion. I received this recipe years ago. Chef Steve Mongeon gets all the credit here! If you want to create something impressive, try this! I get Ohhhh's and Ahhhh's every time! Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pistachio/apple chicken w/ mushroom sauce

  • 6
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 12 oz
    cream cheese
  • 6 oz
    pistachio nuts, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 c
    apple cider
  • 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped shallots, sauteed
  • 1 md
    macintosh apple,peeled and diced
  • 1 lb
    fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make pistachio/apple chicken w/ mushroom sauce

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Saute shallots in butter and set aside.
  • 2
    Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound until slightly flattened.
  • 3
    Combine cream cheese,pistachio nuts, nutmeg, sauteed shallots and diced apple.
  • 4
    Divide mixture evenly between chicken breasts. Roll, folding envelope style, and place in a lightly greased baking dish. (I use toothpicks to secure that the stuffing doesnt fall out)
  • 5
    Lightly dust tops of chicken breasts with flour, salt and pepper.
  • 6
    Add chicken broth and apple cider to baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done, in 350 degree oven.Remove chicken from baking dish and keep warm.
  • 7
    Stir the pan drippings,blending well. Add mushrooms to drippings and simmer 10 minutes. Add heavy cream and reduce by 2/3rds until thick and creamy.
  • 8
    Spoon sauce over chicken breasts and serve. Bon Apetit!!!
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