A port wine sauce infused with shallots and fresh tarragon bathes chicken and mushrooms in this delectable presentation.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 sprig fresh tarragon
- 3 1/2 tablespoons port wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
PREPARATION:
In a deep skillet, heat oil on high. Coat chicken with flour, add to skillet, reduce heat and cook on low for 10 minutes (or until cooked through). Remove chicken breasts to a platter and keep warm.
To the same skillet, add the shallots, saute for 1 minute, then add wine and heat until reduced by half. Add stock and heat for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, in a small pan, saute mushrooms in a little oil. Add tarragon to mushrooms, then add both to the chicken and wine sauce. Cook all for 7 minutes, stir in port and cook for 5 more minutes.
Arrange the chicken on a platter and spoon sauce over it. Garnish with parsley and extra thyme sprigs. Serve.