geschnetzeltes (chicken in cream sauce)

Name: Geschnetzeltes (Chicken in Cream Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon(s) butter or cooking oil; 2 medium shallots, minced; 3/4 cup(s) dry white wine; 4 ounce(s) sliced button mushrooms (optional); 1 cup(s) light cream or whipping cream; 2 teaspoon(s) dried tarragaon (or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; - cooked egg noodles, drained and buttered (optional)

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jul 16, 2014

This is a super delicious dish. It's a chicken dish in a rich, creamy sauce that's popular throughout Germany. Veal is traditionally used, but pork or chicken can be used as well. Some regions in Germany typically include sliced mushrooms (such as this recipe), while other regions would never consider adding them. The dish is often served over hot buttered noodles with a side of Dampfkartoffeln (boiled potatoes). One bite, and most people consider this recipe their newest favorite dish.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil
2 medium shallots, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 ounces sliced button mushrooms (optional)
1 cup light cream or whipping cream
2 teaspoons dried tarragaon (or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- cooked egg noodles, drained and buttered (optional)

How To Make geschnetzeltes (chicken in cream sauce)

Step 1

Cut the chicken into thin strips, 2 to 3 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a frying pan and brown the chicken strips in it. Add the minced shallots when the meat is cooked part-way. When meat is no longer pink, add the wine and mushrooms (if using), and cook until sauce is reduced by 1/3.
Step 3

Add the cream and tarragon, and cook until sauce is further reduced by 1/3. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4

This is traditionally served over hot, buttered egg noodles with a side dish of Dampfkartoffeln (boiled potatoes).
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