Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut up
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped (2 t dried)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. 1

   Season chicken with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large frying pan or casserole, heat butter over medium-low heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn chicken, adding onions and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes longer, until onion is softened, but not browned.

4. 4

   Sprinkle flour over chicken and toss for 1 minute. Add wine, tarragon and 1 cup of water.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until tender.

6. 6

   Remove chicken to a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.

7. 7

   Boil sauce in pan, stirring often, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over chicken and serve.