Gratineed Chicken In Cream Sauce Poulet à La Fermiere Recipes

GRATINEED CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE (POULET A LA FERMIERE)

Steps:

• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat butter in a 12-inch ovenproof deep heavy sauté pan over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken all over, in batches if necessary, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate and cover.
• Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
• Tie parsley, thyme, and bay leaf in cheesecloth to make a bouquet garni, then add to pan with carrots and onions, stirring to coat with fat.
• Add wine and deglaze by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• Add broth and chicken, skin sides up, with any juices from plate, and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Discard bouquet garni.
• Stir in crème fraîche, peas, and salt and pepper to taste, then turn chicken in sauce to coat.
• Sprinkle dish all over with Gruyère and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until browned and sauce is bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Makes 4 servings.

GRATINEED CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE (POULET à LA FERMIERE)

Steps:

• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat butter in a 12-inch ovenproof deep heavy sauté pan over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken all over, in batches if necessary, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
• Tie parsley, thyme, and bay leaf in cheesecloth to make a bouquet garni, then add to pan with carrots and onions, stirring to coat with fat. Add wine and deglaze by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth and chicken, skin sides up, with any juices from plate, and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add potatoes and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Discard bouquet garni. Stir in crème fraîche, peas, and salt and pepper to taste, then turn chicken in sauce to coat. Sprinkle dish all over with Gruyère and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until browned and sauce is bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.

VERONICA'S CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the first four ingredients and rub over both sides of chicken breasts.
• In a large skillet, brown both sides of chicken.
• Drain oil and fat and return chicken to SKILLET.
• In separate bowl, add the soup, wine and water.
• Mix well.
• Pour soup mixture over chicken breasts, and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Thicken sauce if desired.
• Serve with Veronica's Potato Chip Potatoes.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice the chicken into thin strips and toss in the seasoned cornflour.
• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown.
• Add the mushrooms and cook until tender,about 2 minutes.
• Remove the chicken and mushrooms and keep warm.
• Pour the wine into the pan, bring it to the boil, and then add the cream. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season to taste.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.