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Chicken St. Andre

This is the recipe to remember when you want to do a “special” dinner for two without breaking the bank. Maybe it’s Friday night after the kids have gone to bed – so we’ve used ingredients you may have on hand just in case you haven’t planned ahead. If it’s for a Valentine’s Day – pair with asparagus and a wild rice mix.
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients

2 tsp butter
or
2 tsp canola oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)
½ cup St.Andre cheese, cut into large cubes
1 tsp tarragon, dried
½ cup white wine
coriander, fresh, chopped, for garnish
or
parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish
or
green onion(s), fresh, chopped, for garnish

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Melt butter in a frying pan just large enough to hold the chicken breasts. Add the chicken, skin side up, and cook over medium-high heat until golden tinged, from 3 to 4 minutes a side. Reduce temperature if it is becoming dark brown. Meanwhile, If you are not a fan of cheese rind, remove and discard. Cut cheese into large chunks and measure out about a half cup (125 mL).

  2. Once chicken is golden, pour the wine over top. Sprinkle the tarragon over both sides of the chicken and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until chicken feels springy when pressed and meat thermometer reaches 165°F (74°C), about 3 to 4 minutes a side.

  3. Then remove the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Turn the heat to high and boil the wine, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until reduced to about ¼ cup (60 mL). Add the cheese and turn the heat to low. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until fairly smooth. Stir in any juices collected on the chicken plate.

  4. Place chicken on dinner plates and spoon the cheese sauce overtop. Scatter with coriander if you like.

Helpful Tip

St Andre is a rich triple-creme cheese that smacks of decadence with a reasonable price. Anytime you have a piece of luxurious creamy cheese left over from a dinner party, this is an incredible use for it. Just remove any firm rinds before cutting into cubes. It’s fine to include soft rinds.

Nutrition Info

Per 390 g serving Amount
Calories570
Protein73 g
Fat25 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate1 g
Sugar1 g
Cholesterol225 mg
Sodium560 mg
Per 390 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium26
Calcium15
Iron10
Vitamin A10
Vitamin C6
Vitamin B690
Vitamin B12101
Folate24
Zinc40