Dill Chicken Breasts Recipe
Description:
This wonderful recipe, developed in the test kitchen of Canadian Living magazine, brings a burst of flavor with tender chicken breasts and a delightful dill-infused cream sauce. 🍋 Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, this dish can easily be doubled to serve a larger gathering!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Calories per Serving: 346.5
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (based on 18 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | all-purpose flour |
| 1 | salt, pinch |
| 1 | pepper, pinch |
| 1 tbsp | butter |
| 1/4 cup | white wine |
| 1 tbsp | fresh dill, chopped |
| 1 tbsp | fresh chives, chopped |
| 2 | green onions, thinly sliced |
| 1 tbsp | lemon juice |
| 1/2 | lemon, sliced |
| dill sprigs, for garnish |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken:
- Dredge the chicken breasts lightly in flour, then season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
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Cook Chicken:
- In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken, turning once, for about 6 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
- Remove from the pan and keep warm.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Pour off all the fat from the pan.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cook, stirring to scrape up any brown bits in the pan, for about 1 minute or until reduced and syrupy.
- Add the cream; boil for about 1 minute or until thick enough to coat a spoon.
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Finish Dish:
- Stir in the chopped dill, chives, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir any accumulated juices from the chicken back into the pan.
- Pour the creamy dill sauce over the chicken.
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Serve:
- Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs for a fresh touch.
Notes:
- For a richer sauce, you can use heavy cream instead of regular cream.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- If doubling the recipe, use a larger skillet to accommodate the additional chicken breasts.
Enjoy this flavorful Dill Chicken Breasts dish that’s sure to impress your dinner guests or simply satisfy your cravings for a comforting yet elegant meal! 🍽️✨
