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Pecan Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A deliciously creamy chicken dish with toasted pecans and a hint of orange marmalade, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thinness)
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.75 cup toasted pecans (roughly chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Cook chicken in butter or oil until browned; set aside.
  • Simmer cream, marmalade, mustard, seasonings, and pecans; return chicken and cook through.
  • Serve hot with rice or spinach.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast pecans before chopping.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken