Description
Indulge in the warmth of a classic Chicken Fricassee, a quintessential French comfort food that perfectly marries tender chicken breasts with earthy mushrooms in a rich, velvety sauce. Enhanced by a hint of tarragon, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside rice, roasted vegetables, or bulgur pilaf for a complete meal that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 pound Portobello mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons tarragon (minced)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet; sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until browned, then add garlic and flour.
- Pour in white wine and chicken stock; bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cover until cooked through (160°F internal temperature).
- Whisk together sour cream and egg yolk; combine with sauce after removing chicken.
- Stir in tarragon and simmer for five minutes before serving over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg