Almond Joy Chicken - abc27 WHTM

Almond Joy Chicken

Almond Joy Chicken, from Prudhomme's Lost Cajun Kitchen in Columbia
 
1 lbs chicken breast
2-3 tbsp almonds, chopped
1 tbsp minced onion
2 tbsp fire roasted peppers, chopped
cooked bacon, chopped
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 & 1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

in a small bowl, mix the following seasonings: basil, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt & black pepper.

Take chicken breast, pat down in seasonings on both sides.

Heat up oil in skillet & cook chicken breasts.. About 4 minutes each side

Remove chicken, keep liquids in skillet.

In the same hot skillet,  add onion, fire-roasted peppers, cooked bacon and almonds  - all chopped.

Saute a bit, add more garlic to taste

Add butter and a little cream cheese till it begins dissolving.

Add lemon juice.. Pour over chicken on plate