Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 sprigs tarragon , plus
2 tbsp tarragon leaves
2 quarts rich chicken broth
1 1/2 quarts heavy cream
1 bottle dry white wine (f&w recommends a f rench sauvignon blanc)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 (3 1/2 lb) chicken , each cut into drumsticks,thighs and breast halves on the bone
1/2 lb baby carrots

Directions:

Tie the tarragon stems in a bundle.
In a very large, heavy pot, combine the chicken stock with the cream, wine and tarragon stems.
Bring to a boil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Add the chicken and bring to a boil, skimming.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the breasts are cooked through, 20 minutes.
Transfer them to a platter and cover with foil.
Continue to simmer the leg pieces until cooked through, about 20 minutes longer.
Add the leg pieces to the breasts on the platter and cover with foil.
Simmer the sauce over low heat until it has reduced by half, about 1 1/2 hours.
Discard the tarragon stems.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the carrots until tender, about 4 minutes.
Drain.
Return the chicken to the sauce.
Add the carrots and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Garnish with the tarragon leaves and serve in shallow bowls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	898.07 Kcal (3760 kJ)
Calories from fat	748.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	83.19g	128%
Cholesterol	346.77mg	116%
Sodium	1031.07mg	43%
Potassium	652.71mg	14%
Total Carbs	8.78g	3%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	4%
Protein	24.54g	49%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	167.1mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.21 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.47g	128%
Cholesterol	60.32mg	116%
Sodium	179.34mg	43%
Potassium	113.53mg	14%
Total Carbs	1.53g	3%
Sugars	0.28g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	4%
Protein	4.27g	49%
Vitamin C	4mg	38%
Iron	0.3mg	10%
Calcium	29.1mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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