GESCHNETZELTES (CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE)

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This is a super delicious dish. It's a chicken dish in a rich, creamy sauce that's popular throughout Germany. Veal is traditionally used, but pork or chicken can be used as well. Some regions in Germany typically include sliced mushrooms (such as this recipe), while other regions would never consider adding them. The dish is...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 Tbsp butter or cooking oil
2 medium shallots, minced
3/4 c dry white wine
4 oz sliced button mushrooms (optional)
1 c light cream or whipping cream
2 tsp dried tarragaon (or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
cooked egg noodles, drained and buttered (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the chicken into thin strips, 2 to 3 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide.
  • 2. Melt the butter in a frying pan and brown the chicken strips in it. Add the minced shallots when the meat is cooked part-way. When meat is no longer pink, add the wine and mushrooms (if using), and cook until sauce is reduced by 1/3.
  • 3. Add the cream and tarragon, and cook until sauce is further reduced by 1/3. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. This is traditionally served over hot, buttered egg noodles with a side dish of Dampfkartoffeln (boiled potatoes).

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