Chicken in Brandy

Title: Chicken in Brandy

Category: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Source: Christmas Memories Cookbook, p 77

Rating: Excellent

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. chicken breast
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t curry
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1/8 t thyme, dried
• 5 T butter
• 1/2 lb. mushrooms -- sliced
• 1 onion -- medium, sliced
• 1/2 c brandy
• 1 c heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat over to 325 F.

Cut chicken into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces.

Combine flour and spices in a plastic bag. Add chicken all at once and shake to coat thoroughly.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Add mushrooms and onions. Cook until limp. Remove from pan to oven-proof casserole.

Add remaining butter to skillet. Add chicken and brown lightly. Remove to casserole.

Pour brandy and cream into skillet. Scrape bits from pan, stirring into sauce, and heat until thickened a bit.

Pour over ingredients in casserole. Set aside in refrigerator or bake 20 to 30 minutes until heated through and chicken is done.

Notes

It will take a bit longer if casserole has been refrigerated.