Spring Chicken Fricassee With Peas

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 turn oven on 250-300 to warm.
• 2 cut each large chicken breasts so they are smaller portions. i do this at an angle so they are still not too thick. season with salt and ground pepper.
• 3 heat oil in a frying pan on medium high setting. (i prefer to use my stainless steel pan instead of non-stick). place chicken pieces in pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned on each side. remove from pan and place in a casserole dish in the oven to keep warm.
• 4 in same pan, add the onions and sautee for a few minutes on medium heat, add chicken broth to de-glaze the pan.
• 5 in a measuring cup, pour in the evaporated milk and then add the 3 tbs flour. mix well.
• 6 turn the heat down to low and add milk/flour to the pan and stir with broth and onions until thickened.
• 7 add tarragon and frozen peas. stir until warmed through, about 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
• 8 open the oven and remove the casserole dish (be carful, it's hot). pour the pea mixture over the chicken and serve.
• 9 serve with rice or potatoes.