"This elegant dish is surprisingly simple to make. Have everything prepared and measured out in advance so you can work quickly, and keep a wooden spoon handy to blend in all of the densely flavorful bits in the drippings...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Chicken:
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2 tablespoons margarine or butter
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound total)
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Salt
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Pepper
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For the Sauce:
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1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1 bay leaf
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3 tablespoons whipping cream
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Salt
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White pepper
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Hot cooked linguine or fettuccine