Chicken Breasts And Broccoli With Madeira Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch broccoli, cut into spears
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 2/3 cup madeira wine
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 blanch broccoli spears in boiling water (or the microwave) for a few minutes; drain.
• 2 sprinkle each side of chicken breasts with lemon juice and pepper. coat each chicken breast with flour.
• 3 in large skillet, melt butter. add chicken; saute 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is tender. set aside.
• 4 using large saucepan to prevent boiling over, combine chicken broth and wine; bring to a rolling boil. boil over medium heat about 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup.
• 5 add cream, salt and pepper; continue to boil until liquid is reduced to 1 3/4 cups; about 8-10 minutes. stir in lemon juice.
• 6 heat oven to 375 degrees f. in 12x8 inch (2 quart) baking dish, arrange broccoli spears. place chicken breasts over broccoli, overlapping if necessary. pour sauce over chicken and broccoli; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• 7 bake at 375 degrees f. for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.