Chicken breast fricassee
Description
This recipe won't take much time. French cuisine is one of my favorites because all the ingredients are perfectly combined, and the dishes have a very refined and delicate flavor. Although French cooking includes many complex recipes that only professional chefs can handle, there are also quite simple ones, such as this recipe for chicken breast fricassee. This incredibly tasty dish can be prepared by anyone and is perfect for everyday meals, making an ordinary dinner more interesting and delicious. By the way, any white meat (rabbit, turkey, etc.) can be used for this recipe, but I suggest the most accessible and economical option. So go ahead confidently—cooking chicken breast fricassee at home is extremely easy, yet this delicious dish will bring so much joy and delight to you and your family. Serve hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
So, peel the onion and cut it into small cubes.
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Step 2
Boil the mushrooms (any kind will do) until fully cooked, then, when they have cooled slightly, cut them into small pieces.
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Step 3
Next, we need to blanch the tomatoes, remove their skins, and chop them finely as well.
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Step 4
Boil the chicken breast until fully cooked (20-25 minutes) and cut into pieces.
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Step 5
Next, we place the meat, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms into a baking dish.
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Step 6
Pour in the chicken broth and wine, season with salt and pepper. Cover the dish with a lid and braise the fricassee in the oven for about 25 minutes.
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Step 7
While the fricassee is simmering, we'll prepare the sauce. Pour the cream into a bowl, add mustard, grated cheese, and cognac. Add a couple of spoons of the chicken cooking liquid, mix everything together, and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes over low heat.
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Step 8
Place the cooked chicken on a plate together with the vegetables, pour over the prepared sauce, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve with any side dish of your choice.