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Amaretto Chicken

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (45)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Heat the cream, cheese and amaretto in the skillet, whisking rapidly. Stir in capers, then pour sauce over chicken, green onions and mushrooms.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 804 | Total Fat: 57.2g | Cholesterol: 239mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MOLSON7   view full review
This was easy. Personally I did not like the taste at all, although I like all the ingredients.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CSANDST1   view full review
I really liked this recipe. I made it with evap. milk instead of cream; omitted mushroom and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by UNIENG   view full review
It has a very unique taste. Definitely is top 5 in my list. However, anyone who doesnt like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FREDDY_K   view full review
An excellent recipe, the flavours go together extremely well. I only recommend this for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2004 by FAMILIEB   view full review
I made this as a second course for 8 on Christmas dinner 2004, never tried it before. Used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JUDY NAGY   view full review
I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a great success, everyone loved it. But I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by WileyP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I just made this dish per the recipe and it was wonderful. As with other reviewers, I felt the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by bsuever   view full review
My husband has made this recipe countless times and it is fantastic! Thanks so much for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by BaileyPiper96   view full review
Not a big fan. I like all the ingredients in this dish except the Amaretto, too sweet. I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2006 by PERKYMINESWEEPER83   view full review
i combine this recipe with the almond sauce chicken breast recipe also found on this site. i...

 

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