Tarragon Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 419kcal
Tarragon chicken is a delightful and flavorful dish with chicken breasts cooked in a creamy tarragon sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes for an easy dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in between 2 squares of cling film and flatten, using a rolling pin. This will help the chicken cook quicker and evenly.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat and the olive oil. Once it's hot, add the chicken and cook until it's golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This liquid will help create a flavorful sauce.
- Add the butter, then the shallots and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and chopped tarragon. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and let it simmer until it thickens slightly. If you prefer a lighter version, you can omit the cream and use chicken broth for a lighter sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Make sure the chicken is heated through.
- Cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 200C/400F degrees.
- Serve the tarragon chicken hot, with a drizzle of the creamy tarragon sauce over each piece.
Notes
Makes 4 servings of one chicken breast each.
The dry white wine can be omitted and replaced with chicken stock.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 5g