POACHED CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON

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This is from a 30 year old "garage sale" cookbook that I love called "Fifteen Minute Meals" by Emalee Chapman. The author studied cooking at Maxims in Paris. This simple recipe is delicious!

Provided by AlaskaPam

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
fresh tarragon (leaves from 5-6 branches) or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
salt
pepper
tarragon (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into strips. Bring the broth to a boil and add the chicken breasts. Turn down to a simmer and simmer for 6-8 minutes In a seperate pan boil the cream and tarragon for 4-5 mins to thicken. Add the poached chicken to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with extra tarragon. I love this served with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.6, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 238.6, Sodium 1302.1, Carbohydrate 4.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 34.9

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