Chicken with Chive Sauce

Name: Chicken with Chive Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 3/4 cup minced chives; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 cups half-and-half cream; Pinch ground nutmeg; Salt and pepper to taste; Hot cooked rice

Browned chicken gets a pleasant flavor boost from a creamy white sauce featuring chives and mushrooms and makes a lovely presentation when served over white or wild rice. The recipe from field editor Becky Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah is easy to prepare, too.

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup minced chives
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Saute mushrooms and chives in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour. Gradually whisk in the broth until blended. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
Return chicken to the pan; turn to coat. Cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice.