Tarragon Chicken

From 365 Ways to Cook Chicken.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

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. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a large frying pan or casserole, heat butter over medium-low heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Turn chicken, adding onions and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes longer, until onion is softened, but not browned.
4. Sprinkle flour over chicken and toss for 1 minute. Add wine, tarragon and 1 cup of water.
5. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until tender.
6. Remove chicken to a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
7. Boil sauce in pan, stirring often, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
8. Add cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over chicken and serve.