Chicken Negresco for American Taste

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
4. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
5. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, and basil.
6. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat in the bread crumb mixture.
7. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
8. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
9. Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish.
10. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms for 5 minutes.
11. Add the heavy cream, white wine, and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
12. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
13. Stir in the chopped tarragon.
14. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
15. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup sauce
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Elegant and flavorful
• Creamy and savory sauce
• Herb-infused breading
• Perfect for special occasions

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful."
• "I was impressed with how easy this dish was to prepare. It turned out great for a special dinner party."
• "The combination of the savory sauce and the herb-infused breading was perfect."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
• If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more milk or cream to thin it out.
• Serve the chicken Negresco with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.