Brandied Chicken Breasts Treasure Trove 3 Recipes

BRANDIED CHICKEN BREASTS (TREASURE TROVE #3)

Steps:

• Preheat a lrg skillet on low-heat & melt butter in it.
• Meanwhile (in a shallow dish) sift together the flour, salt, pepper & tarragon. Add chicken (1 piece at a time) & dredge to coat.
• Add the chicken to the skillet & cook for 10 min on ea side or till the chicken is browned.
• Add the brandy & the chicken broth. Stir & then let simmer for 10 more min or till the chicken is fork-tender.
• Remove the chicken from the pan & place on a warmed plate.
• Add the sour cream to the skillet & stir to warm. Pour the warm sauce over the chicken & serve immediately.

BRIE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE (TREASURE TROVE #11)

Steps:

• Trim rind from Brie and discard.
• Cut cheese into small cubes and set aside.
• Cook sausage in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well.
• Cut crusts from bread slices.
• Place crusts evenly in the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Layer evenly with bread slices, sausage, Brie and Parmesan cheese.
• Whisk together 5 eggs, 2 cups half-and-half, low-fat milk, sage, seasoning salt, and dry mustard.
• Pour evenly over cheeses.
• Cover and chill mixture for 8 hours.
• In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F.
• Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and 1 cup half-and-half.
• Pour evenly over chilled mixture.
• Bake for 1 hour or until casserole is set.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN BRANDY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F Place chicken on a plate and press black pepper into them.
• In a heavy skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Cook chicen on medium heat until lightly browned.
• Remove chicken and place in an ovenproof dish, then place this in the oven. Leave the pepper and juices in the skillet.
• Add onion and garlic to the skillet and brown over medium high heat, adding more oil if needed. Try not to brown the garlic too much.
• Add the mushrooms and saute until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove skillet from heat and add brandy. Ignite the brandy and saute for 1 minute.
• Add cream and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Take the chicken out of the oven, return it to the skillet, and heat for 2 minutes on medium-low heat, letting the chicken absorb some of the sauce.
• Serve with the sauce.

CRAB & BRIE OMELET (TREASURE TROVE #12)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Whisk 1st 4 ingredients in lrg bowl to blend. Melt 1 tbsp butter in 10-in flame-proof non-stick omelette pan over med-high heat.
• Pour 1/2 of egg mixture into pan & cook till almost set, tilting pan & lifting egg mixture w/rubber spatula to allow uncooked portion to run underneath (about 1-2 min).
• Spoon 1/2 of crab over rt half of omelet. Sprinkle 1/2 of green onions & 1/2 of cheese over crab. Season w/salt & pepper.
• Place pan under broiler til cheese begins to melt & egg is almost cooked (about 15-20 seconds).
• Fold lt side of omelet over filling. Slide omelet onto plate & keep warm.
• Wipe pan w/paper towel & repeat Steps 3-6 w/rest of ingredients, forming 2 omelets. Serve omelets immediately.

CHICKEN IN BRANDY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Stir in mushrooms, onions, salt and brandy. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Gradually stir in whipping cream. Cook about 2 minutes or until hot. Serve over fettuccine.