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Chicken with Almonds

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 chicken breasts, boned
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup onions, chopped
  • 3 T. flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 1 t. dried tarragon
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 t. pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 4 T. slivered almonds

Make it step by step

  1. 1. Brown chicken in shortening and remove.
  2. 2. Saute onions. Stir in flour.
  3. 3. Slowly add chicken broth and sherry. When liquid begins to simmer, return chicken to skillet.
  4. 4. Add tarragon, salt and pepper. Cook covered on low for about 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Stir in the sour cream and heat; do not boil.
  6. 6. Garnish with slivered almonds.
  7. Serve over rice and add a tossed salad, green vegetable and bread for a complete meal.
  8. Serves 6
  9. Source: Mrs. Susan B. Garrett

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