Sauteed Chicken with Parsnip, Apple, and Sherry Pan Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Sauteed Chicken with Parsnip, Apple, and Sherry Pan Sauce
45 min.
4
476kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sautéed Chicken with Parsnip, Apple, and Sherry Pan Sauce! This gluten-free dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a perfect addition to your lunch or dinner repertoire. The combination of tender chicken breast, earthy parsnips, and sweet Granny Smith apples creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, while the dry sherry adds a sophisticated depth to the dish.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you sauté the parsnips until they're perfectly golden, then marry them with crisp apple pieces and fragrant thyme. The cherry on top? The rich sherry pan sauce that elevates this meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving four, it’s an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or an impressive dish to serve guests. Each serving contains 476 calories, making it a wholesome choice that won't weigh you down.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it's also visually stunning, with the vibrant colors of the apple and parsnip making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. So why not gather your ingredients and treat yourself to this delightful culinary experience? You won’t just be making dinner—you'll be creating a memorable moment for you and your loved ones!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup sherry dry
  • large apples i use 2 granny smith apples peeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces ( 1 3/4 cups)
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • large parsnips trimmed peeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces ( 1 1/2 cups)
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add parsnip; sauté until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add apple and chopped thyme; cook until parsnip and apple are tender, about 6 minutes.
  4. Transfer parsnip mixture to plate.
  5. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add 2 chicken breasts; sauté until cooked through and golden, about 3 minutes per side.
  8. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 chicken breasts.
  9. Add Sherry to same skillet. Stir over medium-high heat, scraping up browned bits.
  10. Add parsnip mixture and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken; garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories476kcal
Protein34.13%
Fat50.62%
Carbs15.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.5
Glycemic Load
4.95
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.952173932739%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.88mg
Malvidin
0.04mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
4.53mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:476.12kcal
23.81%
Fat:24.31g
37.4%
Saturated Fat:6.53g
40.84%
Carbohydrates:16.47g
5.49%
Net Carbohydrates:13.1g
4.76%
Sugar:8.24g
9.15%
Cholesterol:123.91mg
41.3%
Sodium:250.13mg
10.88%
Alcohol:6.18g
100%
Alcohol %:2.26%
100%
Protein:36.88g
73.76%
Vitamin B3:18.15mg
90.75%
Selenium:55.26µg
78.94%
Vitamin B6:1.37mg
68.27%
Phosphorus:404.39mg
40.44%
Vitamin B5:2.73mg
27.29%
Potassium:884.83mg
25.28%
Vitamin E:3.18mg
21.2%
Vitamin K:19.44µg
18.52%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.47%
Magnesium:65.99mg
16.5%
Vitamin C:12.79mg
15.51%
Fiber:3.38g
13.51%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.94%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.47%
Folate:35.7µg
8.92%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.89%
Iron:1.34mg
7.45%
Vitamin A:303.57IU
6.07%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.87%
Copper:0.12mg
5.77%
Calcium:37.07mg
3.71%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious