Best Light Pecan Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN WITH PECAN CREAM AND MUSHROOMS (COOKING LIGHT)

Steps:

• Place pecans in a food processor; process until smooth (about 1 minute), scraping sides of bowl once. With processor on, add water and 3/4 teaspoon salt; process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add shallots and mushrooms to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in pecan cream; bring to a boil. Cook 1 1/2 minutes. Place 2/3 cup noodles on each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 1 chicken breast half and 1/3 cup sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

LIGHT PECAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place in a greased 13x9" baking dish.
• Combine butter and the 4 tablespoons of mustard; stir well. Pour over chicken; sprinkle pecans over top.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 35 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter, reserving drippings in dish; keep warm.
• Combine remaining 1 tablespoons mustard, pan drippings, and sour cream in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring often.
• To serve, pour sauce over chicken.