Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Creamy Tarragon Chicken

recipe adapted from Deals to Meals

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp butter
Salt and Pepper
1 small onion, chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp tarragon
1/4 c flour
1 1/2 c cold water
1 c sliced mushrooms
1 c cream

Melt butter in skillet.  Add chicken breasts.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook on medium heat about 5 minutes on each side.  Sprinkle onion, garlic and tarragon over chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.  Whisk together flour and water until smooth.  Pour over chicken.  Add mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes until mixture thickens.  Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until mixture just starts to bubble.  Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.