Skillet Walnut Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 to 6 chicken breast halves
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup walnut halves or large pieces
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 to 6 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

4 to 6 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Wash chicken and pat dry; pound between sheets of plastic wrap to thin to a uniform thickness. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, rosemary, and parsley. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter with the walnut oil or olive oil. When butter is foamy, add chicken breasts. Brown the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the walnuts, chicken broth, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve each chicken breast sprinkled with 1 tablespoon of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4 to 6.