3 pounds chicken, cut up
2 tsp. butter
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped
4 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup apples, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. flour
Bouquet garni: 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. each parsley, thyme, tarragon, tied together
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 cup light cream
Parsley for garnish (optional)
Brown chicken well in butter in a large, heavy pot.
Add vegetables, apples, flour, and bouquet garni. Pour in cider. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken and add cream to the liquid in the pot; simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened.
Return chicken to sauce to heat. Serve chicken pieces individually, or arrange on a platter and pour sauce over all. Garnish with parsley, if desired.