Quick & Easy Tarragon Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, herb-infused chicken breasts in a rich white wine sauce
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This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished in a luxurious sauce. The star ingredient is fresh tarragon, which lends a distinctive anise-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the richness of heavy cream and the brightness of dry white wine. A touch of Dijon mustard adds a subtle tangy kick, balancing the flavors perfectly. The result is a silky, comforting main course that feels sophisticated without requiring hours in the kitchen. It’s an ideal choice for a special weeknight dinner or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home table.

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Quick & Easy Tarragon Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 79.7

Description

This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished in a luxurious sauce. The star ingredient is fresh tarragon, which lends a distinctive anise-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the richness of heavy cream and the brightness of dry white wine. A touch of Dijon mustard adds a subtle tangy kick, balancing the flavors perfectly. The result is a silky, comforting main course that feels sophisticated without requiring hours in the kitchen. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for a special weeknight dinner or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large frying pan, melt the butter with the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the hot pan and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and lightly seared.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  5. Pour the dry white wine into the hot pan to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  6. Bring the wine to a boil and let it reduce slightly for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in the Dijon mustard, chopped tarragon, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
  8. Whisk in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, simmering for about 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  9. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, turning them to coat evenly in the sauce.
  10. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 7-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  11. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and spoon the remaining creamy sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 79.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.9g14%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 76.9mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tarragon, chicken, cream, wine, dijon, mustard, pan-fried, quick, dinner, elegant, herb, sauce, easy, weeknight, comfort, rich, flavorful, simple, classic, french
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