Chicken Breasts Tarragon Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts Tarragon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts, deboned and cut in half; 2 Tbsp. salad or olive oil; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 6 shallots, chopped; 2 pared carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1/4 c. cognac or brandy; 1 c. dry white wine; 1/4 c. fresh tarragon or 2 tsp. dried; 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh chervil, chopped to 1/2 tsp. dried; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 c. light cream; 1 egg yolk; 1 Tbsp. flour; 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced thin; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; sprigs of fresh tarragon

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken breasts, deboned and cut in half
2 Tbsp. salad or olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
6 shallots, chopped
2 pared carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1/4 c. cognac or brandy
1 c. dry white wine
1/4 c. fresh tarragon or 2 tsp. dried
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh chervil, chopped to 1/2 tsp. dried
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. light cream
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. flour
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced thin
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
sprigs of fresh tarragon

1
In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil and 2 tablespoons margarine. Add chicken breasts, covering bottom of pan.
2
Saute, turning on all sides, until brown.
3
Remove chicken.
4
Add shallots and carrots to drippings; stir until golden brown.
5
Return chicken to Dutch oven and heat.
6
Heat cognac in ladle over gas flame or electric burner; ignite and pour while flaming over chicken.
7
Add wine, chopped tarragon, chervil, salt and pepper.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently while covered for 30 minutes. Remove chicken to heated serving platter to keep warm.
9
Strain drippings in Dutch oven (discard vegetables); return drippings to Dutch oven.
10
In a small bowl, combine cream, egg yolk and flour; mix well with wire whisk.
11
Stir into drippings, bringing just to a boil.
12
Add more wine if sauce seems too thick.
13
Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in hot margarine 5 minutes, until tender.
14
Spoon sauce over chicken.
15
Garnish with tarragon and mushrooms.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken breasts, deboned and cut in half, 2 Tbsp. salad or olive oil, 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, 6 shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts Tarragon 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 Tarragon

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