"Serves 6..."
INGREDIENTS
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Salt
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1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
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1 tablespoon EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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4 tablespoons butter
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1/2 pound button mushrooms, sliced
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2 large shallots, chopped
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3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
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Pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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4 tablespoons flour
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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2 cups chicken stock or poaching liquid (if you poach your chicken)
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1 cup cream or half-and-half
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1 5.4-ounce wheel Boursin or other garlic-and-herb cheese
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1 1/2 pounds cooked, pulled chicken, either poached or store-bought rotisserie
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For the Fried Onions (store-bought are fine as well for a quicker garnish):
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1 small to medium onion, very thinly sliced
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup flour aggressively seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika
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Frying oil