Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Cream Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 . 25lbs in total; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ⅔ cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon; ⅓ cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

5 medium shallots
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 . 25lbs in total
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon
⅓ cup heavy cream

1
Coarsely chop shallots and garlic.
2
In a ziploc, combine cornstarch, salt, and 1/4tsp of the pepper, and shake to mix.
3
Add the chicken and shake to coat lightly.
4
Remove the chicken and reserve the excess seasoned cornstarch.
5
In a large skillet, warm the butter and 1Tbsp of the olive oil over medium high heat until the butter is melted.
6
Add the chicken and brown all over, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
7
Remove the chicken to a plate and loosely cover.
8
Add remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil to the skillet.
9
Add the shallot-garlic mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring, until light golden.
10
Return the chicken and any juices that have accumulated to the skillet.
11
Add the chicken broth, mustard, tarragon, and the remaining 1/4 tsp of pepper.
12
Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
13
In a small bowl, combine the cream and the remaining cornstarch mixture.
14
Stir cream-cornstarch mixture into the skillet.
15
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
16
Reduce to low, cover and simmer until chicken is done and the sauce is thick, about 3 minutes.
17
Serve the chicken covered with the sauce.
18
Have a glass of dry white wine.
19
Yeah!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium shallots, 3 garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Cream

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