Pina Colada Chicken

Submitted by Laurawombat Garcia

"Found this recipe on ABC11's Mr Food section. Haven't tried this, but I think if you like Pina Coladas you'll like it. It probably makes a moist sweet bird."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream of coconut
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1 (8 1/4 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 10 maraschino cherries, cut in half
• 1⁄4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until no pink remains and the juices run clear.
3. Remove to a platter and cover to keep warm.
4. Add the cream of coconut and heavy cream to the skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until well combined.
5. Stir in the pineapple and cherries and return the chicken to the skillet.
6. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut, and serve.