Chicken with Herb Sauce Recipe

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"My grandmother gave me the recipe for these moist golden chicken breasts topped with a tangy butter sauce made with chives, parsley and basil," says Irene Cooney of Manheim, Pennsylvania. "It's simple but very good- our family loves it."

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Chicken with Herb Sauce Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  • Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of waxed paper; flatten evenly with a mallet. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil; brown chicken over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
  • Stir broth, chives, parsley, lime juice, basil, mustard and remaining butter and oil into drippings; cook and stir until butter is melted. Serve over chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 237 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 556 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken with Herb Sauce in Quick Cooking July/August 2001, p52

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2013 by sooperwife

Excellent and fast. It's a keeper!

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2013 by LISHAT

I added a tbsp of wine to the sauce... it was delicious.

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by whywhat

Fast easy and a nice change, I made myself a note to be light on the salt because of the broth. Next time I will try white wine in place of broth. Great recipe

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2011 by rapyne

I followed the recipe as written but made it for two and kept the sauce for four. I made a bed of fettuccine and placed the chicken on top pouring the reduced sauce over both. This is a keeper.

The recipe is great as is but next time I will add a clove of garlic (chopped) to the pan after browning the chicken. Maybe deglaze the pan with a dry white wine and reduce until almost evaporated. Then continue with the herbs and liquid as written.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by sscruggs819

Super easy and good, family really liked it, I will definately turn to this again for a quick and easy meal

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by Dannysngirl

Very yummy!!! Almost tastes like a dish I had in a restaurant!

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2010 by daisey5

I cut it in half to make it for two. It was good.

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by mulledo

I didn't have chicken broth so use 1/2can cr of chicken soup and a little water. Also did not have dijon so used a squirt of reg mustard. Didn't have chives or parsley. It turned out good anyway. Will make it correctly next time and I'm sure it will be awesome.

 
 

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