Tarragon Chicken

Rating: 4.83 stars
12 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

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.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 1998

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total:
35 mins
Servings:
4

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Ingredients

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.

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  • 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; protein 23.7g; carbohydrates 3.7g; dietary fiber 0.1g; sugars 0.7g; fat 6.6g; saturated fat 1.5g; cholesterol 64.1mg; vitamin a iu 158.6IU; vitamin c 1mg; folate 8mcg; calcium 24.6mg; iron 1mg; magnesium 28.1mg; potassium 289.5mg; sodium 365.4mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:

3 lean meat, 1 fat

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Reviews (8)

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12 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Lindsay Nance
Rating: 5 stars
11/05/2016
This is definitely going to be a repeat at our house! we did dredge the chicken with tarragon S&P and flour then pan fried and made the sauce seperate. We wanted a lil xtra crunch on the chicken. It is great either way! Read More
m.carlson-smith@comcast.net
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Delicious and simple. I also used plain yogurt instead of sour cream and it tasted great. Read More
Meli
Rating: 5 stars
03/16/2017
Absolutely delicious and super easy! I used onion instead of shallot because i had run out but otherwise followed the recipe exact. I will for sure make this again next time i will make extra sauce to put on the potatoes it was so good! Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Great recipe...doesn;t take a lot of time and low-cal! Great to serve with brown rice! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Absolutely delicious. People rave about this when i make it. and so simple! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Just made this recipe as is -- it's terrific! Read More
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Aaaight
Rating: 5 stars
12/20/2018
I love this recipe! It is simple and very tasty. I have used tarragon rosemary thyme and dill and they all work brilliantly! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
What would be a lactose-free substitute for the sour cream? Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
We loved it. Tasted like something from a restaurant. Will definitely do again. We left the wine out and added a little balsamic vinegar instead. Delicious! Read More
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