Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Tarragon Chicken, a French-inspired dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious tarragon-infused cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (chopped, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil and butter in a skillet, then sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, sauté shallot, then add garlic. Deglaze with wine or broth, then add cream, Dijon, and tarragon. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer briefly. Serve hot.
Notes
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- For best flavor, use fresh tarragon.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
