Gallic Gastro-Classic: Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1pint light cream
- 1/2lb button mushrooms
- 2 large shallots, finely diced
- 6 cloves garlic, finely sliced
- 1 small glass, dry white wine
- 2-3 large sprigs tarragon
- 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 559g | |
| Calories 1385 | |
| Calories from Fat 1224 | 88% |
| Total Fat 139.23g | 174% |
| Saturated Fat 86.99g | 348% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 439mg | 146% |
| Sodium 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium 824mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 26.4g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.88g | 1% |
| Protein 15.69g | 25% |
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