Blanquette of Chicken in the Bread Machine

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken, chicken broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper into the bread machine pan.
2. Select the French bread cycle and press start.
3. After 3 hours, turn off the bread machine and open the lid.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and heavy cream until smooth.
5. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the chicken mixture until well combined.
6. Replace the lid and select the “keep warm” function on the bread machine.
7. Cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
8. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
9. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

Verdict:

This blanquette of chicken is an easy and delicious dish that cooks in the bread machine. The chicken and vegetables are tender and flavorful, and the creamy sauce is the perfect accompaniment. This recipe is perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner.

Serving suggestions:

Serve this blanquette of chicken hot with rice or crusty bread. You can also garnish with additional fresh parsley or chopped chives for extra flavor and color.