Toasted Almond Chicken

There is another one of my favorites from Easy Weeknight Favorites... This will taste very rich and fancy but is SO simple!

Toasted Almond Chicken
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 16 min.

6 skinless/boneless chicken breast halves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 1/2 cups whipping cream (I know... not healthy but YUMMY!)
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (I use about 4 because I like a strong mustard flavor)
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (2.25oz) package sliced almonds, toasted (I usually don't toast them... I just throw them in to save time)


Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4 inch thickness (I never do this... I just cook the chicken a little longer), Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken from skillet. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and chicken.

Reduce heat to medium; add whipping cream and next 3 ingredients to skillet, stirring well. Add chicken; sprinkle with almonds, and cook 8 minutes or until sauce thickens. Yields 6

* I like to serve with sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes and green beans