CHICKEN AND CARROT FRICASSEE

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originally from the victory garden cookbook. i have made a few changes. the combinations may seem a bit unusual, but the flavors meld nicely. i just made this again after a long hiatus, and was reminded how tasty (and relatively simple) it is.

Provided by graffeetee

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) package julienne carrots
3 -4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 cup vermouth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil and add the mushrooms.
  • Simmer until mushrooms are cooked through.
  • Drain and set aside. You can use the mushroom liquid in place of part of the broth if you wish.
  • Melt butter in a large saute pan.
  • Add carrots and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Sprinkle flour over carrots.
  • Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring.
  • Stir in broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Place chicken breasts on top of carrots and sprinkle with salt, pepper and tarragon.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken and carrots to a heated plate.
  • Add vermouth to pan broth and boil to reduce slightly.
  • Add cream and boil again until slightly thickened.
  • Add lemon juice and additional salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Return chicken and carrots to pan and stir in mushrooms.
  • Stir to coat all with sauce and heat until chicken is cooked through and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 132.1, Sodium 490.2, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 32.9

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