Secret Recipe Chicken Fricassee

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This was my Grandma's secret family recipe from her French ancestors. I have never seen a recipe like this on any site. It's a rich creamy sauce over chicken...great with mashed potatoes. A great dish for Easter or Christmas.

Submitted by jodilmayer
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • 4 egg yolks

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed (Optional)

  • 4 cooked chicken breasts, broken into chunks

Directions

  1. Mix flour and margarine together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the flour and margarine form a paste.

  2. Whisk cream into flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time until smoothly combined; whisk in chicken broth and parsley. Bring sauce to a simmer, whisking constantly until thickened.

  3. Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice together in a bowl.

  4. Whisk egg yolk mixture slowly into cream mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce barely comes to a simmer and coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil.

  5. If thicker sauce is desired, whisk cornstarch and 1/4 cup of sauce in a small bowl; stir cornstarch mixture back into sauce until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  6. Stir chicken breast pieces into sauce until chicken is heated through.

Cook's Note:

To make a lighter version, use light cream, low-sodium chicken broth, and light margarine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

693 Calories
62g Fat
13g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 693
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62g 79%
Saturated Fat 31g 157%
Cholesterol 415mg 138%
Sodium 703mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 118mg 9%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 261mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.