POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH
TARRAGON
 
Dijon mustard adds tangy touch. Preparation and cooking time 35-40 minutes. Serves 4.

1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 med. onion, thinly sliced
2 med. carrots, thinly sliced
2 med. celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 c. cauliflower, sliced
2 c. broccoli, sliced
1 can water chestnuts, sliced
2 tsp. tarragon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 (4 1/2 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tsp. Dijon mustard, optional
1 tbsp. chopped parsley

In a large heavy saucepan, combine broth and water, wine, tarragon, onion, carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli and water chestnuts, salt and pepper. Simmer 10-15 minutes.

Remove vegetable mixture to another pan. Add chicken to same broth and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is just white throughout but still moist. Lay chicken on top of vegetables on serving plate. Whisk mustard into liquid, if desired. Thicken the liquid slightly with cornstarch. Ladle the liquid over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve over rice.

 

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