Fricassee of chicken with tarragon

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3½ pounds Chicken,cut into servings
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons Butter
⅓ cup Onion,finely chopped
1 teaspoon Minced garlic
1 tablespoon Tarragon
2 tablespoons Flour
1½ cup Water
1 Carrot rough chopped
¼ pounds Mushrooms
1 cup Heavy cream

Directions

1. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large, heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, without browning, about 5 min. 2. Add the onion,garlic and tarragon and stir well. Sprinkle with the flour, stirring to distribute the flour evenly. Add the water, carrot and mushrooms. Cover and cook about 15-20 min. 3. Remove the chicken pieces, carrot and mushrooms to a warmed serving dish and keep hot. 4. Let the sauce cook down, stirring often, about 5 min. 5. Add the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer about 3 min. Pour a little sauce over the chicken and serve the rest separately.

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