Hot Open Faced Creamed Chicken With Tarragon Food

HOT OPEN-FACED CREAMED CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Whisk in the wine and cook until slightly reduced, 1 minute. Whisk in the stock and simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the peas, heavy cream and pimientos and return to a low simmer. Add the tarragon, mustard and a few grates of nutmeg, then stir in the chicken. Toast the bread, then liberally butter and cut corner to corner. Ladle the creamed chicken over the toast points and serve. Cook's Note: The creamed chicken can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat, partially covered.
• Put the chicken in a medium stockpot. Add the garlic, celery, bay leaf, carrots, lemons, onions and herb bundle and sprinkle with salt. Add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from the liquid and let cool. Strain the stock. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken, and shred the meat using your fingers or 2 forks.

CREAMY TARRAGON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat a large cast iron skillet or regular skillet to a medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted and both the oil and butter are hot. Add the chicken. Sear the chicken until golden brown, it should take about 4 minutes and will easily release from the pan when it's ready. Flip over and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate. Cover with foil.
• Turn the heat down to medium low. Add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the mustard, 1/2 of the tarragon and the vinegar. It will spit and spatter. Cook for 10-15 seconds and pour in chicken stock, cream, remaining tarragon, a pinch of salt, and honey. Bring to a boil adn reduce to a simmer. Add the chicken back to the pan and simmer uncovered until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. (Chicken is done when an instant read thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve over mashed potatoes, veggies, or pasta.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and keep warm in the pan. Season the chicken with ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken with the onion and garlic for 5 mins until both are lightly browned. Turn over the chicken once and stir the onion regularly.
• Pour over the stock, add 2 sprigs of tarragon and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then turn the chicken, add the asparagus and cook for 3 mins more. Chop the remaining tarragon.
• Stir the crème fraîche and tarragon into the pan with the chicken and heat through, stirring, for a few secs. Serve with the new potatoes.

CREAMY CHICKEN HOT DISH

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Place in a bowl; add the mayonnaise, soup, peas, lemon juice and salt. Stir in chicken and rice. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with potato chips. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.