Name: Tarragon Chicken
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat (1-1 1/4 pounds total); 0.25 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste; 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or canola oil, divided; 0.25 cup finely chopped shallots; 0.5 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Tarragon Chicken

4.8

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8 Reviews

This creamy sauce is a classic with chicken--and while tarragon is the traditional herb, thyme or rosemary would also work beautifully. Serve with sauteed string beans and wild rice.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or canola oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped shallots
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Directions

Season chicken on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and wine and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Stir mustard, sour cream and tarragon into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and spoon over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196	Calories
7g	Fat
4g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g	47%
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Vitamin A 159IU	3%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 8mcg	2%
Sodium 365mg	16%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 290mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.