Ingredients

  • 1 (4 to 5 lb.) chicken
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 sprig parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp. rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 1 c. cream
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 lb. butter or margarine
  • 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom slices
  • pastry

Method

  • Clean and disjoint chicken.
  • Place on rack in container half filled with hot water.
  • Add carrot, onion, celery, parsley, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Partly cover with a lid and simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until tender, turning occasionally. Cool chicken in broth, breast side down.
  • Skim off excess fat from stock.