Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups matchstick thin carrots (about half of a 10 oz bag)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method

  • Cook potatoes in water for about 12 minutes or until tender.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, add chicken and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over, reduce heat, cover and cook for 8 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to plate to keep warm.
  • To same skillet, add carrots, broth, cream and dried tarragon, cover and cook over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in peas.
  • Coarsely mash potatoes with margarine and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon potatoes onto serving dish, top with chicken and pour vegetable cream sauce mixture over.
  • Note: If sauce is not thick enough, mix together a tablespoon or so of flour with a little water and stir into sauce before adding peas and allow to cook for a few minutes longer.