Linda's Chicken Amandine
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Serves: 4
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Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a luscious sauce that balances the richness of butter and sherry with the earthiness of mushrooms. The final touch of crunchy blanched almonds adds a delightful texture that makes each bite a celebration. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish is bound to impress anyone at your table, leaving them craving more of its savory goodness.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 - Chicken Breasts
- 5 Tbsp Butter
- 3 Tbsp Sherry
- 1 Clove Garlic - Crushed
- 1/2 Cup Blanched Almonds
- 1 Large Mushrooms - Finely Chopped
- 1 Tsp Arrowroot (or Potato Starch)
- 1/2 Cup White Wine
- 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
Directions
Directions
- Halve chicken breasts; remove skin and bones.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet.
- Add chicken; cook over low heat until brown on both sides.
- Heat sherry; ignite.
- Pour over chicken; remove chicken breasts to plate.
- Add remaining butter, garlic, 1/4 cup almonds and mushroom to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for several minutes or until golden brown.
- Blend in arrowroot until smooth; stir in wine and chicken stock.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken breasts to skillet.
- Cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until tender when tested with fork.
- Arrange chicken breasts on heated serving platter; pour sauce over chicken.
- Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
450
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
12 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Sugar
1 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
32 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
90 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 - Chicken Breasts
- 5 Tbsp Butter
- 3 Tbsp Sherry
- 1 Clove Garlic - Crushed
- 1/2 Cup Blanched Almonds
- 1 Large Mushrooms - Finely Chopped
- 1 Tsp Arrowroot (or Potato Starch)
- 1/2 Cup White Wine
- 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
