Crock Pot Roast Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce Recipe

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Crock Pot Roast Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry.
  2. Place lemon slices inside cavity along with tarragon and truss chicken loosely.
  3. (See Tip) In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  4. Brown chicken on all sides, using two wooden spoons to turn the bird so you don't puncture the skin, finishing with the breast side up.
  5. Turn off heat and pour brandy, if using, over chicken.
  6. Ignite and, when flames subside, transfer chicken to slow cooker stoneware.
  7. Drain off all but 1 tablespoons.
  8. Fat in pan.
  9. Over medium heat, cook shallots until soft.
  10. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Add wine and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  12. Cook until sauce is reduced by about one third, about 5 minutes.
  13. Pour over chicken, cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, until juices run clear when pierced with a fork or a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°F.
  14. Carefully lift chicken from liquid, transfer to a large heatproof platter and keep warm while you make the sauce.
  15. TO MAKE TARRAGON-CREAM SAUCE: Pour cooking liquid into a 4-cup heatproof measure and place in the freezer for a few minutes until the fat rises to the surface.
  16. Skim off as much fat as possible.
  17. Transfer remaining liquid to a saucepan and, over high heat, boil rapidly until sauce is reduced by half.
  18. Stir in tarragon and cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  19. Serve in a sauce boat alongside carved chicken.
  20. TIP: I suggest trussing the chicken loosely for ease of browning and lifting.
  21. However, it is important to keep the string loose or the inner part of the thigh, which is less exposed to heat, will not cook properly.
  22. The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes.
  23. J Finlayson.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 190.21 Kcal (796 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.41g 14%
Cholesterol 189.69mg 63%
Sodium 582.06mg 24%
Potassium 296.85mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.85g 2%
Sugars 1.18g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 15.16g 30%
Vitamin C 20.9mg 35%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.25 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.9g 14%
Cholesterol 118.93mg 63%
Sodium 364.94mg 24%
Potassium 186.12mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.04g 2%
Sugars 0.74g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 3%
Protein 9.5g 30%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 35%
Vitamin A 1.4mg 76%
Iron 2.7mg 24%
Calcium 20.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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