Hungarian Chicken Breasts Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Hungary with this creamy and colorful chicken breast recipe! Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to perfection, then simmered in a rich, tangy sauce with sweet peppers and fresh chives. A quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 367.6 kcal
Protein 53g
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Ingredients for Hungarian Chicken Breasts

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How to Make Hungarian Chicken Breasts

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 sliced bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove peppers from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the skillet and sauté for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through, turning once.
  5. Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and boil until the sauce reduces by about half (approximately 5-7 minutes).
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce, until heated through.
  11. Serve the chicken immediately, spooning the sauce over the top.
  12. Garnish with the reserved sautéed peppers and 2 tablespoons of snipped fresh chives.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

66g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hungarian Chicken Breasts?

Hungarian Chicken Breasts takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hungarian Chicken Breasts?

Hungarian Chicken Breasts has approximately 367.6 calories per serving, with about 53 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hungarian Chicken Breasts?

The key ingredients for Hungarian Chicken Breasts are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Butter, Vegetable Oil, Red Sweet Bell Pepper, Yellow Sweet Bell Pepper, Tarragon Vinegar. See the full list with measurements above.

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