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Romancing the Weeknight Chicken

• Rustic mashed potatoes Place 3 cups refrigerated new potato wedges (such as Simply Potatoes) in a medium saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cook 5 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes. Mash with 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

• Steamed green beans

GAME PLAN

Total time: 35 minutes

1. While chicken cooks:
• Mince shallots.
• Chop parsley.

2. While potatoes boil:
• Make sauce.

Chicken with Sherry Vinegar Sauce

Sherry vinegar lends sauteed chicken breasts a complex tang in this simple but luxurious one-pan dish. If you don't have sherry vinegar on hand, substitute dry sherry wine or balsamic vinegar.

Photo by: Randy Mayor

Ingredients

4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup minced shallots
3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add shallots to pan; sauté 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and vinegar, and cook 2 minutes. Add whipping cream; cook 1 minute. Serve sauce with the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

Cooking Light DECEMBER 2004

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