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August 17, 2018 by Fiona Maclean 2 Comments

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Last Updated on January 12, 2019 by Fiona Maclean

 Tarragon Chicken Casserole and a date night with my cat:

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Creamy Tarragon Chicken

Gentle Reader, I have to confess I probably go out more than my ‘familiar’ would endorse.  Friday night though is usually date night for us both.  I stay at home and we sit in front of the fire cuddling and catching up with suitable cat-friendly programmes on the TV.  Lena (or as she prefers to be known, Seysiana Evangeline) is a silver tipped Tiffanie – a breed of cat that is a cross between the friendly and sociable Burmese and the somewhat aloof Chinchilla (best known for a starring role in  James Bond movies).  So, Lena has a somewhat schizophrenic personality – one minute totally loving, the next the most aloof creature you’ve ever met.  We’ve been together now for thirteen years and Lena tells me that she still feels like the kitten she was when she first met me.

Lena - Tiffanie

That’s due, at least in part, to a diet of wholesome food like Whiskas Casserole which Lena believes should be supplemented by helping herself from my plate.  Especially when I cook something with cream and chicken.  Now, although cats generally love cream, it’s not actually very good for them and Lena has a somewhat delicate constitution.  The trick I’ve discovered, on date nights, is to feed her something she loves just as much before I eat my own meal.

Lena head through stairs

Now, Tarragon Chicken made with white wine, cream, tarragon and chunks of chicken breast is a good example of the sort of recipe that Lena tends to think is actually food for her.  I’ve shared a recipe for Tarragon Roast Chicken before, but this creamy Tarragon Chicken Casserole is just as much of a favourite for me.  It’s an easy recipe to make for one or two humans (or to scale up for more) and one of the benefits for me is that I can make up enough for two helpings and keep one portion in the fridge for a later date, finishing it with cream at that point.  Lena thinks that is a foolish idea – and would prefer her own serving.  It freezes well too if you make it without adding the cream.  Again, something that Lena thinks is really not smart…she’s always waiting to help herself.

Whiskers Cat Casserole

The solution is simple though.

Date night dinner with my cat

If I feed Lena with Whiskas Cat Casseroles before I sit down to eat my own food, she is happy.  It looks convincingly like ‘human’ food – with chunks of meat in a light jelly.

Whiskers Casserole Date Night

The minute the bowl is on the floor, Lena is there – and she eats every scrap of food (other than the parsley!)

Lena head down

Then, she just falls asleep on the sofa and I can get on with eating my own supper

Lena asleep on the sofa

Without more ado here’s my recipe for Tarragon Chicken Casserole with Cream and White Wine

Creamy Tarragon chicken casserole

5 from 2 votes
Creamy Tarragon Chicken
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Tarragon Chicken with Cream and White Wine
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
An easy recipe for creamy tarragon chicken which can be made up in advance and finished with cream before serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European
Keyword: tarragon chicken
Servings: 2
Calories: 350 kcal
Author: Fiona Maclean
Ingredients
  • 2 skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 1 small onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 handful fresh tarragon stalks removed and finely chopped
  • 50 ml double cream or creme fraiche
  • 20 g butter
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of cornflour dissolved in a little water to make a slurry
Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a saute pan with the olive oil and soften the onions for 5-10 minutes till completely translucent and soft. Do not let them caramelise
  2. Add the chicken breast chunks and brown on all sides till the edges just start to go golden
  3. Pour over the wine and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half and the chicken cooked through (about 15 minutes)
  5. Stir through most of the tarragon (reserving a little to garnish) and the cornflour slurry
  6. Cook gently till the sauce thickens.
  7. If you are eating straight away, then add the cream slowly and bring back to just below the boil. Taste and season with salt and pepper
  8. Garnish with some fresh tarragon
  9. To eat at a later date, simply allow the mixture to cool and freeze or refrigerate without the cream. When you are ready to eat, stir in the cream and warm the mixture through before seasoning and garnish with some fresh tarragon

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It’s such an easy recipe – but, nothing like as simple as opening a packet of Whiskers Cat Casserole

Lena Stair Cat

I’m not sure Lena approves – but I know I do!

 

This post was written in conjunction with WHISKAS® but all thoughts are my own

Filed Under: Featured Post Tagged With: Casserole, Chicken, tarragon chicken

About Fiona Maclean

London based freelance writer and marketing consultant. I edit London-Unattached.com and write for a number of other publications. With a music degree and a background in marketing across many sectors, my passions include all types of music, food, restaurants, wine and travel

Comments

  1. Simon Narracott says

    August 17, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    My cat loves the casserole pouches

    Reply
    • Fiona Maclean says

      August 17, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      LOL so does lena!ww

      Reply

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