Chicken breast wrapped in savoy cabbage leaves with chestnut pur e and mushroom sauce recipe

Chicken Breast Wrapped in Savoy Cabbage Leaves with Chestnut Pur e and Mushroom Sauce recipe

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Recipe intro

This delightful recipe combines tender chicken breast with the earthy flavors of savoy cabbage leaves, creamy chestnut puree, and a rich mushroom sauce. The chicken is wrapped in the vibrant green cabbage leaves, creating an elegant presentation. The chestnut puree adds a velvety texture and nutty sweetness, while the mushroom sauce provides a savory and umami-rich finish. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or when you want to impress your guests with a gourmet meal.

Keywords: chicken breast, savoy cabbage, chestnut puree, mushroom sauce, gourmet meal.

Chicken breast wrapped in savoy cabbage leaves with chestnut pur e and mushroom sauce recipe details

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Ingredients

4 large	savoy cabbage leaves
4	chicken breast fillets
200 g	chestnuts, cooked and peeled
1 tbsp	butter
2 cl	Amaretto
250 ml	milk
1	onion
400 g	mixed mushrooms, e.g. button mushrooms, shiitake, oyster mushrooms
100 ml	chicken stock
100 ml	single cream
1 tbsp	chives, chopped
	salt and pepper
	oil
	parsley

Instructions

Cut flat the thick veins of the cabbage leaves. Blanch the leaves, then chill in ice-cold water. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap the chicken breasts into the leaves. Tie with kitchen yarn. Fry in a pan with a little hot oil until slightly golden all around, then transfer the pan into the oven and bake at 160°C for 12 minutes.

Fry the chestnuts in a pan with butter. Pour in the Amaretto. Season with salt. Add the milk and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer into a blender and process until smooth.

Clean and chop the mushrooms. Dice the onion. In a saucepan, sauté the mushrooms and the onions in oil until golden. Deglaze with the stock, add the cream and cook for a minute. Add the chives just before serving.

To serve:
Place a dollop of the chestnut purée into the middle of the plates and top with the cabbage wrapped chicken breasts. Pour over the mushroom sauce. Serve garnished with parsley.

Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 25 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a