Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken Breasts: 8 pieces (boneless, skinless)
- Mirepoix Ragout: 1 cup (pre-made or made from equal parts carrot, celery, and onion)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, crushed
- Fresh Thyme: 2 sprigs
- Chicken Broth: 2 cups
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup (for dusting chicken)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Preparation Time:
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 3 hours (includes preparation time and cooking time)
Preparation Time Alone: 2 hours (chopping, dusting chicken, etc.)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the mirepoix ragout by mixing chopped carrot, celery, and onion in equal parts.
- Dust the chicken breasts with flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pan, melt butter and place chicken breasts in a single layer. Brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add garlic and fresh thyme to the pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the mirepoix ragout.
- Reduce heat and let the ragout simmer for 20 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and cook for another 30 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with desired side dish.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
Calories: Approx. 400-500 depending on the added fats and seasoning
Fat: 20-30g
Carbohydrates: 20-30g
Protein: 30-40g
(Note: This is a rough estimate, precise nutritional information may vary based on ingredients used and preparation method.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy flavor from the combination of chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Mirepoix ragout adds a unique flavor profile with a blend of carrot, celery, and onion.
- Chicken breasts are tender and juicy, infused with the flavors of the ragout.
User Comments:
- "The flavor combination was unique and delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection." - John Doe
- "The dish was rich and creamy as described. My family loved it!" - Jane Smith
- "The mirepoix ragout added a unique depth of flavor that I really enjoyed." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier preparation.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste. Start with less salt and pepper and add more as needed.
- For a richer flavor, use chicken fat or clarified butter for cooking the chicken.
- The dish can be served with a variety of side dishes such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
