Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 garlic cloves (roughly chopped); 1 lemon (cut into wedges); 9 fluid ounces white wine; salt; pepper; 2 sprigs fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon oil; 50 g butter; 40 g flour; 275 ml milk; 150 ml cream; 150 ml wine stock; 15 g tarragon (chopped); 2 tablespoons brandy; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
1 lemon (cut into wedges)
9 fluid ounces white wine
salt
pepper
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon oil
50 g butter
40 g flour
275 ml milk
150 ml cream
150 ml wine stock
15 g tarragon (chopped)
2 tablespoons brandy
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven gas 4/180C/350F.
2
Place chicken breasts in an oval oven proof dish.
3
Sprinkle over garlic, season, add lemon wedges.
4
Mix together wine and oil in a measuring jug and pour over the chicken.
5
Place two sprigs of tarragon on top.
6
(If you cannot get fresh 2-3 tsp freeze dried.)
7
Cover with foil.
8
Place in oven for 45 minutes approx until chicken is cooked.
9
Make the sauce- melt the butter in a pan and add the flour.
10
Mix together to form a roux.
11
Remove from the heat, gradually beat in milk, wine stock from the chicken and cream.
12
Return to heat and bring to the boil.
13
Turn down to a gentle heat and simmer 6-10 minutes.
14
Remove from heat, taste and season.
15
Add chopped tarragon (5 tsp dried) and brandy.
16
Whisk inches.
17
Arrange chicken in a serving dish discarding the tarragon and lemon.
18
Pour over the sauce, garnish with a sprig of tarragon and lemon wedges.

579

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 garlic cloves (roughly chopped), 1 lemon (cut into wedges), 9 fluid ounces white wine, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce 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 in Tarragon Cream Sauce

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