Description
This delicious creamy chicken dish combines tender chicken breasts with fresh apples and mushrooms, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium Fuji or Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1/2 cup apple brandy (Calvados)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and chop the mushrooms, shallots, and apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Season chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add Aromatics: Add shallots and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until shallots are translucent and mushrooms release moisture (about 5 minutes).
- Create the Sauce: Pour in apple brandy and scrape up any brown bits from the pan while it reduces slightly (about 3 minutes).
- Add Creamy Goodness: Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 3-4 minutes until apples are tender yet crisp.
- Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with rice or mashed potatoes.
- You can garnish with additional thyme leaves for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg