How to Make Almond Sauce Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken breasts are a versatile and popular choice for a quick and easy dinner, but sometimes they can be quite bland on their own. To elevate their flavor and make them more exciting, try making them with a delicious almond sauce. This recipe for almond sauce chicken breasts is sure to become a favorite in your household, as it combines the tender and juicy chicken with the rich and nutty flavor of almonds.

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups finely chopped almonds
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms
  • 1 onion, sliced into rings
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup almond paste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Pound chicken breasts to flatten; Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, beat together egg and water to make egg wash. Place almond crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl; dip chicken in egg wash, then dredge in almonds.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Brown coated chicken quickly, then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In same skillet, brown the mushrooms and onions with the garlic. Mix together and spread mixture over the chicken.
  • In same skillet, combine the cream and almond paste and mix together; heat through, then stir in nutmeg. Pour sauce over chicken, mushrooms and onions.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  • Nutrition

    1095 cal.

    • Total Fat: 89g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 227mg
    • Sodium: 206mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 52g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 311mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1457mg