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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed (about 2 1/2 pounds skinned)
- 8 mushrooms (about 6 ounces), washed and sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh tarragon (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 695g | |
| Calories 1161 | |
| Calories from Fat 776 | 67% |
| Total Fat 87.21g | 109% |
| Saturated Fat 40.39g | 162% |
| Trans Fat 0.59g | |
| Cholesterol 370mg | 123% |
| Sodium 1993mg | 83% |
| Potassium 1219mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 20.35g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 3.36g | 2% |
| Protein 54.32g | 87% |
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