Chicken with Mustard Cream on Watercress

Chicken with Mustard Cream on Watercress
Chicken with Mustard Cream on Watercress
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. For a side dish, serve couscous mixed with sautéed red bell pepper, carrots and dill. Buy a strawberry tart to finish.
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  • Served Person: Serves 2; can be doubled
Chicken Leafy Green Mustard Poultry Vegetable Sauté Quick & Easy Summer Watercress Bon Appétit
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • Carbohydrate 3 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 112 mg(37%)
  • Fat 18 g(28%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 23 g(46%)
  • Saturated Fat 10 g(50%)
  • Sodium 290 mg(12%)
  • Calories 266

Preparation Divide watercress between 2 plates. Place chicken between sheets of waxed paper. Using rolling pin, pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken atop watercress. Add broth, cream and mustard to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens, whisking often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Preparation Divide watercress between 2 plates. Place chicken between sheets of waxed paper. Using rolling pin, pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken atop watercress. Add broth, cream and mustard to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens, whisking often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.