Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice With Walnut Recipe

Name: Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice With Walnut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 1 (5 -7 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, cooked to package directions (recommended Uncle Ben's or Near East brands); salt and pepper; 4 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, eyeball it; ¼ cup water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish; ½ cup heavy cream or ½ cup half-and-half or ⅓ cup sour cream; chopped fresh parsley leaves; fresh edible flower (to garnish, available in produce section with herbs)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 (5 -7 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, cooked to package directions (recommended Uncle Ben's or Near East brands)
salt and pepper
4 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, eyeball it
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish
½ cup heavy cream or ½ cup half-and-half or ⅓ cup sour cream
chopped fresh parsley leaves
fresh edible flower (to garnish, available in produce section with herbs)

1
Cook rice according to package directions.
2
Preheat extra-virgin olive oil in skillet over medium high heat.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Brown and cook chicken, 5 minutes on each side.
5
Remove chicken to a plate and cover.
6
Reduce heat a bit.
7
Add vinegar and water, scrape up pan drippings.
8
Stir in tomato paste, cream, half-and-half, or sour cream and tarragon.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Toss nuts and parsley with cooked rice.
11
Slice chicken on an angle and arrange on a bed of rice.
12
Top with sauce and serve.
13
Garnish with edible flowers and tarragon.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, 1 (5 -7 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, cooked to package directions (recommended Uncle Ben's or Near East brands), salt and pepper, 4 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice With Walnut 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, White and Wild Rice With Walnut

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