Tarragon Chicken Breasts
Description: This delightful Tarragon Chicken recipe, originally designed for the microwave, has been expertly adapted for stovetop cooking, ensuring a flavorful, tender dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | shallot |
| 3 | tablespoons tarragon vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon cornstarch |
| 2 | tablespoons grainy mustard |
| 2/3 | cup heavy cream |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 1 | cup chicken stock |
| 1.5 | teaspoons dried tarragon |
| NA | salt and pepper to taste |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 277 |
| Total Fat | 13.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 96.7 mg |
| Sodium | 222 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 30.3 g |
Instructions
- Begin by heating the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, allowing it to reach the perfect temperature for browning.
- Once the oil is hot, gently add the boneless chicken breasts, ensuring they are spaced out evenly to brown beautifully on both sides, which should take about 5 minutes per side.
- After the chicken is nicely browned, add the finely chopped shallots to the pan, followed by the chicken stock and tarragon vinegar, creating a flavorful base for your dish.
- Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low, allowing the chicken to simmer until it is no longer pink inside, approximately 30 minutes, which will ensure it remains moist and tender.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the pan and keep it warm on a serving platter, covering it loosely with foil to retain heat.
- In a separate bowl, blend together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth, then stir this mixture into the remaining cooking liquid in the frying pan.
- Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, ensuring a rich and creamy texture.
- Stir in the grainy mustard, dried tarragon, and season with salt and pepper to taste, enhancing the flavors of your sauce.
- Finally, arrange the warm chicken breasts on the serving platter and pour the luscious sauce over them, inviting everyone to enjoy this delightful dish.
Servings: 4
Total Time: 55 minutes (Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 45 minutes)
Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Canadian, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Enjoy this exquisite Tarragon Chicken Breasts recipe that beautifully balances simplicity with flavor, making it an ultimate choice for any meal!
