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I make this main course when I want to wow company. It tastes heavenly, and guests always love it. The subtle flavor of tarragon in the creamy sauce complements the mushrooms, chicken and scallops nicely. \u2014Sheila Vail Long Beach, California<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1483141,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,303971,307335,307330,307344,304423,304328,304292,307049,303966,304408,304368,306848,304268,307307,304458,324623,307061,304353],"categories-v2":[308503,308500,310372,310369,310376,308821,308319,308984,308481,308305,310085,308495,308813,308745,309603,259483,310342,308865,309177,310137,309005],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Sauteed Scallops & Shrimp Pasta","post_link":"\/recipes\/sauteed-scallops-shrimp-pasta\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Sauteed-Scallops-Shrimp-Pasta_EXPS_FT24_194956_0419_JR_01.jpg"},{"post_title":"Skillet Sea 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excellent! I added salt and pepper plus a little butter to saute mushroom and onion, and I didn't have swiss so I used asiago cheese.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"landstromd"},"reviewBody":"my family absolutely loved this! I made with light half&half and reduced fat Mozzarella chesse (we are not too fond of swiss) the SECOND time and no one noticed and again the raves!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Didi10"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! Served it several times to guests.Everyone loved it. The bay scallops are good but I used atlantic sea scallops, The best if your a scallop lover.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dheiner"},"reviewBody":"Excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ksb223"},"reviewBody":"Fabulous! Even those who only like chicken were happy because browning the scallops before covering with sauce didn't make it 'fishy' tasting. i frequently make it when I need an impressive dinner but am not sure if my guests like seafood. 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Delicious! Served it several times to guests.<\/p>
Everyone loved it. The bay scallops are good but I used atlantic sea scallops, The best if your a scallop lover.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2011 15:45","GUID":"cfd0c130289f46108e38180d310dd3ee","MemberId":3860301,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Didi10","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2011 15:45"},{"Comment":"
Fabulous! Even those who only like chicken were happy because browning the scallops before covering with sauce didn't make it 'fishy' tasting. i frequently make it when I need an impressive dinner but am not sure if my guests like seafood. The sauce is wonderful over veggies.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2007 13:06","GUID":"775efd0f2dfb427ebdd23797ab713a2c","MemberId":1270993,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ksb223","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2010 13:52"},{"Comment":"
Excellent!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/09\/2010 09:16","GUID":"49b7466fd1714223b78b919f62e6ee23","MemberId":1182062,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dheiner","SubmittedDate":"01\/09\/2010 09:16"},{"Comment":"
I switched up many of the ingredients and it still came out great. Used simple 3mix cheese and marsala wine made all the difference...YUM!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/17\/2009 21:17","GUID":"c7a3271584404c4ebb05821ebeac3fa6","MemberId":4594023,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"klee9","SubmittedDate":"11\/17\/2009 21:17"},{"Comment":"
my family absolutely loved this! I made with light half&half and reduced fat Mozzarella chesse (we are not too fond of swiss) the SECOND time and no one noticed and again the raves!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/07\/2009 14:56","GUID":"a67d53b840324597b50dee764de5c282","MemberId":2714243,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"landstromd","SubmittedDate":"11\/07\/2009 14:56"},{"Comment":"
We tried this the other night, everyone loved it! Can't wait to make it again<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9807af3bf9fa427a80eb11bcfdd6f526","MemberId":1719037,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rickandlori","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2009 11:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2008 07:50","GUID":"aa76fd4e15814680b5578ba2df590c0f","MemberId":1584661,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"barbara.obrien9","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2008 07:50"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Special Scallops and Chicken"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n