Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice with Walnuts (Rachael Ray) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 package, 5 to 7 ounces, white and wild rice (recommended: uncle ben's or near east brands) cooked to package directions -- either chicken or herb flavors are fine |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan |
salt and pepper |
4 pieces, 8 ounces each, boneless, skinless chicken breast |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, eyeball it |
1/4 cup water, eyeball it |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish |
1/2 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or 1/3 cup sour cream |
1/4 cup, 1 (2-ounce) package chopped walnuts, available on baking aisle, toasted |
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves |
edible flowers (available in produce section with herbs) for garnish |
Directions:
1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Preheat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown and cook chicken, 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken to a plate and cover. Reduce heat a bit. Add vinegar and water, scrape up pan drippings. Stir in tomato paste, cream, half-and-half or sour cream and tarragon. Remove from heat.
3. Toss nuts and parsley with cooked rice. Slice chicken on an angle and arrange on a bed of rice. Top with sauce and serve. Garnish plate with edible flowers and tarragon.
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