Classic French Chicken Blanquette
A rich and creamy chicken dish that's a staple of French cuisine. Blanquette is a classic chicken recipe made with chicken, mushrooms, and cream.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●1 medium onion
- ●8 ounces mushrooms
- ●4 tablespoons butter
- ●2 tablespoons flour
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●1 cup heavy cream
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the onion is translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and mushrooms and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
- 8
Serve the chicken and sauce hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.