Chicken in Cream

Description
from my Aunt Barbara's collection (notation on card says Bethany's favorite chicken recipe – dated 1904)

Ingredients

 * 1 young chicken
 * 4 cups water
 * 3 cups heavy cream
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * ½ small white onion, diced

Directions

 * 1) Let chicken soak for about 10 minutes in salted water.
 * 2) Rinse and pat dry.
 * 3) Cut chicken in small pieces and place in Dutch oven.
 * 4) Cover with water and boil for 45 minutes over medium heat.
 * 5) Drain stock.
 * 6) Add cream, onion and seasonings.
 * 7) Boil again until meat is tender.
 * 8) Serve with new potatoes and young green peas.