Country French Chicken Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil (2 turns around pan in a slow stream) Coarse salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thighs, or possibly combination of both cut into chunks
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 x shallots minced
• 3 sm carrots peeled, and thinly sliced
• 10 x creminis finely minced
• 4 sprg fresh tarragon leaves removed, and minced to abt 2 tbspns A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves minced
• 1 c. dry red wine
• 1 can chunky-style crushed tomatoes or possibly diced tomatoes in puree - (32 ounce) Herb And Butter Noodles (see recipe) Steamed Snap Peas (see recipe)

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