Quick Chicken Fricassee - America's Test Kitchen

Name: Quick Chicken Fricassee - America's Test Kitchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt & fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb cremini mushroom, stems trimmed, caps wiped clean and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; ¼ cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth; ⅓ cup sour cream; 1 egg yolk; ½ teaspoon nutmeg, frreshly grated; 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced or 2 teaspoons fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb cremini mushroom, stems trimmed, caps wiped clean and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped fine
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup sour cream
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon nutmeg, frreshly grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced or 2 teaspoons fresh parsley

1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2
Heat butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
3
When foaming subsides, place chicken in skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
4
Flip chicken and continue to cook until browned on second side, about 4 minutes longer.
5
Transfer chicken to large plate.
6
Add mushrooms, onion, and wine to now-empty skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Add flour and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
8
Add broth and bring mixture to boil, scraping bottom of pan with wooden spoon to loosen browned bits.
9
Add chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees when inserted in breasts and 175 degrees when inserted in thighs, 5 to 10 minutes.
11
Transfer chicken to clean platter and tent loosely with foil.
12
Whisk sour cream and egg yolk together in medium bowl.
13
Whisking constantly, slowly stir 1/2 cup sauce into sour cream mixture.
14
Stirring constantly, slowly pour sour cream mixture into simmering sauce.
15
Stir in nutmeg, lemon juice, and tarragon; return to simmer.
16
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
17
Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

733

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt & fresh ground pepper, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quick Chicken Fricassee - America's Test Kitchen falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!