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Amaretto Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Rebecca Swift

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

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1/2 cup butter, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 green onions, diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup capers

What to Drink?
	Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

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.

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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MOLSON7

This was easy. Personally I did not like the taste at all, although I like all the ingredients. MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CSANDST1

I really liked this recipe. I made it with evap. milk instead of cream; omitted mushroom and... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by UNIENG

It has a very unique taste. Definitely is top 5 in my list. However, anyone who doesnt like... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JUDY NAGY

I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a great success, everyone loved it. But I did... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2004 by FAMILIEB

I made this as a second course for 8 on Christmas dinner 2004, never tried it before. Used... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FREDDY_K

An excellent recipe, the flavours go together extremely well. I only recommend this for... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2003 by LORA S

excellent and delicious. Gormet! Make sure you rinse the capers before using them! MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2003 by Maura

This was a *wonderful* recipe. I cooked it for New Years Day dinner, and it was amazing. ... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MILK N HONEY

This recipe is very tasty. I would dice up the capers next time to spread the flavour more... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MOLLYBG

This was gourmet! I plan to make it the next time I have friends over. It was easy and... MORE

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