SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and generous amount of paprika.
• Add to skillet and cook until beginning to color, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to plate.
• Add onions to skillet, stir to coat with butter and scrape up any browned bits.
• Reduce heat, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Set chicken atop onions.
• Add wine and bay leaves to skillet.
• Increase heat and boil until most of wine evaporates and mixture is syrupy, about 8 minutes.
• Add broth; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to platter.
• Tent with foil.
• Mix flour and 3 tablespoons water in small bowl until smooth.
• Add to broth in skillet and mix until smooth.
• Add cream and mace.
• Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Return chicken and simmer until heated through.
• Taste sauce and adjust seasonings.
• Serve.