Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken

Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.4K

Succulent chicken breasts luxuriate in a velvety Dijon-tarragon cream sauce, transforming a simple weeknight meal into an elegant French-inspired culinary experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    120 mg
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    227 mg
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large skillet, melt the butter and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and continue cooking for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the Dijon mustard and fresh tarragon. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Simmer the sauce, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them evenly with the Dijon-tarragon cream sauce. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken. Garnish with extra fresh tarragon, if desired.

For an even richer flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine to the pan after searing the chicken, before adding the cream.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a tablespoon or two of chicken broth to thin it out.
Serve this dish with a side of roasted asparagus, creamy mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breasts

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 814 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Gladys Berge

    This is a fantastic recipe! The Dijon and tarragon complement each other perfectly.

  • Lora Connelly

    This recipe was surprisingly easy and delicious! The sauce is incredible.

  • Marquise Reilly

    I used dried tarragon since I couldn't find fresh, and it still turned out great. Will definitely make again.

  • Dorris Brakus

    I added a little bit of white wine to the sauce and it really enhanced the flavor. Thanks for the tip!

  • Sammie Price

    The chicken was so tender and juicy. I followed the instructions exactly and it was perfect.

  • Jessika Wintheiser

    My family loved this. It's become a regular on our weeknight menu.

  • Conor Waters

    I found the sauce a bit too rich, so next time I'll use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

  • Joy Nitzsche

    Delicious and elegant! I served it at a dinner party and everyone raved about it.

  • Jedidiah Kohler

    Super easy to make! Great for a quick weeknight meal.

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