posted by kothie 12-07-99 1:08 AM
Creamy Chicken Stew with Tarragon
Category: Chicken, Stews, Entrees
Yield: 4 servings
1 each whole chicken, cut into stewing pieces
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cooking oil
3 each shallots, peeled and chopped
1 each garlic clove, chopped
6 each branches of tarragon, fresh, divided
1/2 lbs button mushrooms, sliced
2 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
1 each bouquet garni
salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh cream
Dust the chicken pieces with flour.
In a pressure cooker, melt butter with oil over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and saute to brown the sides. Add the chopped shallots, garlic, a third of the tarragon leaves, and the sliced mushrooms. Saute for 2 minutes, then add the wine, water, bouquet garni, salt and pepper (according to taste). Bring to a quick boil, then cover and seal.
Cook under pressure for about 25 minutes. Open, then add the cream and the rest of the tarragon. Let it simmer gently for 5 - 10 minutes, uncovered.
Serve hot with potatoes and salad.
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