Creme Fraiche Chicken

Cooking for 2 can be a challenge. This is a delicious dish for 2 that goes great with candlelight.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup white wine or 1⁄2 cup  apple juice
• 4  ounces penne pasta, cooked as per package directions
• 1⁄2 cup sweet white onion, chopped
• 2 -3  cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced mushrooms
• 3⁄4 cup creme fraiche, plus
• 2  tablespoons creme fraiche
• 3  tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 2  tablespoons fresh basil, rough chopped
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cube chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a medium skillet, add chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink and lightly browned.
3. Stir in garlic and onions and continue to cook until onions are translucent, add mushrooms and saute until soft.
4. Remove chicken mixture from pan and add white white to deglaze pan.
5. Cook until most of wine has evaporated, stir in chicken mixture, basil and creme fraice.
6. Stir and heat on low until thoroughly heated.
7. Serve over fresh cooked pasta, garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons creme fraiche and freshly grated cheese.
8. Serve immediately.