Ingredients
1/2 cup mushrooms -- sliced
2 tbsp onion -- minced
2 tbsp butter
1 lb boneless skinless chicken
1 breast
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp marjoram -- crushed
1 salt and pepper
1 1/2 cup grapes -- seedles, halved
1 grape cluster
1 marjoram -- fresh
Directions
Saute mushrooms and onions in butter in non-stick skillet until
tender. Place chicken breasts on top of mushroom mixture, cover and
cook over medium heat 7 minutes or until chicken is cooked and juices
run clear. Slice chicken diagonally and place on serving platter;
keep warm. Add cream, mustard, and seasonings to pan drippings.
Reduce liquid until thickened. Add grapes; heat thoroughly. Pour over
chicken. garnish with grape cluster and marjoram.
Recipe By : Bon Appetit
From: Date: 05/28
Servings: 4 servings
Chicken With Grape Mustard Cream Sauce Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Chicken; Fruit; Poultry; Sauce
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