Tarragon Creamed Chicken Recipe

Name: Tarragon Creamed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 C. unsalted butter; 1/2 C. chopped green onion; 1 tsp. dried tarragon; 1 C. chopped sweet, red peppers; 2 C. thickly sliced fresh mushrooms; 3/4 C. dry white wine; 2 C. coarsely chopped chicken breast meat; 2 Tbsp. flour; 2 C. half-and-half, scalded; salt and freshly ground white pepper; dash of nutmeg (optional); dash of paprika; 2 C. small shrimp (optional); 1 C. frozen peas

Servings: persons

3/4 C. unsalted butter
1/2 C. chopped green onion
1 tsp. dried tarragon
1 C. chopped sweet, red peppers
2 C. thickly sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 C. dry white wine
2 C. coarsely chopped chicken breast meat
2 Tbsp. flour
2 C. half-and-half, scalded
salt and freshly ground white pepper
dash of nutmeg (optional)
dash of paprika
2 C. small shrimp (optional)
1 C. frozen peas

1
In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter.
2
Add the green onions and half of the tarragon.
3
Saute over medium-low heat about 5 minutes, until onions are wilted.
4
Add the red pepper, mushrooms, 1/2 cup of the wine and the chicken.
5
Increase heat to medium-high and saute about 5 minutes until chicken is opaque.
6
Add the shrimp and remaining tarragon.
7
Saute, tossing constantly, for 2 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
8
Remove from heat and set aside.
9
In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter.
10
Sprinkle flour over it when the butter bubbles and whisk to mix well.
11
Add half-and half, whisking vigorously over medium-low heat until sauce is smooth and thick.
12
Flavor with remaining 1/4 cup wine and salt, pepper and nutmeg.
13
Continue to cook, whisking, for 2 minutes.
14
Do not let boil.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 C. unsalted butter, 1/2 C. chopped green onion, 1 tsp. dried tarragon, 1 C. chopped sweet, red peppers, and more.

Yes, Tarragon Creamed Chicken 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.

Tarragon Creamed Chicken

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