Chicken in Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Tarragon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt; pepper; 3 tablespoons shallots, chopped; 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped; ½ cup heavy cream; fresh lemon juice, to taste; fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
fresh lemon juice, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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["Flatten chicken breasts to about 1/2"" thick.", "In a large skillet, over medium-high heat , melt butter with olive oil.", "When hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper and saute gently, turning once, until chicken is golden and opaque throughout and juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side.", "Transfer to a warmed plate and keep warm.", "Pour off any excess fat from the pan and place pan over medium-low heat.", "Add shallot and saute, stirring until translucent, 1-2 minutes.", "Add tarragon and cream and increase heat to medium and stir scraping up any browned bits from the pan and blending well.", "Cook, stirring, until bubbling and thickened slightly, 2-3 minutes.", "Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.", "Return chicken to pan and turn each breast several times in sauce until well coated and hot.", "Transfer to a warmed serving plate or individual plates and spoon remaining sauce over chicken.", "Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Tarragon 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 Sauce

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