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Ingredients
- 1 lrg carrot
- 1 lrg yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3/4 lb fresh mushrooms brushed clean,
- Â Â and thinly sliced
- 4 x boneless skinless chicken breast halves - (4 to 5 ounce ea)
- 1/2 tsp salt plus
- Â Â additional salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper plus
- Â Â additional pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon
- Â Â (or possibly 1/2 tspn dry tarragon)
Directions
- Peel the carrot, quarter it lengthwise, and then cut crosswise into pcs 1/2 inch thick. Set aside with the onion and mushrooms.
- Coat a large nonstick frying pan with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. When warm but not smoking, add in the chicken breast halves and sprinkle with the 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, turning once, till browned, about 2 min on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Return the pan to medium-high heat and add in the oil. When warm but not smoking, add in the carrot, onion, and mushrooms and cook briskly, stirring frequently, till the vegetables have softened and are lightly browned, about 7 min. Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring constantly, till fully blended, about 2 min longer. Add in the broth and tarragon and bring to a boil, stirring frequently till slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan, pushing them down into the liquid. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer till the chicken breasts are opaque throughout when cut into with a knife and the vegetables are tender, about 10 min.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at once.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: Smothered chicken is an old-fashioned dish which commonly appeared in early cookbooks. It is satisfying, filling, and full of flavor, and is delicious served over rice.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 231g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 181 | |
| Calories from Fat 74 | 41% |
| Total Fat 8.31g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 0.92g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.19g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium 357mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 12.54g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.37g | 2% |
| Protein 14.59g | 23% |
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