Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped; 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon dried tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups diced celery; 1 1/2 cups halved red seedless grapes

Servings: persons

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Preparation
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1.Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
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2.Arrange chicken in a glass baking dish large enough to hold it in a single layer. Pour broth around the chicken. Bake the chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast registers 170u00b0F, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board until cool enough to handle, then cut into cubes. (Discard broth or save for another use.)
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3.Meanwhile, spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool.
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4.Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add celery, grapes, the chicken and walnuts; stir to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
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Nutrition
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Per serving : 219 Calories; 9 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 71 mg Cholesterol; 10 g Carbohydrates; 25 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 372 mg Sodium; 354 mg Potassium
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1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
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Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 3 very lean meat, 2 fat
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Tips & Notes
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Make Ahead Tip: Bake the chicken (Steps 1-2) and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Cover and refrigerate the salad for up to 1 day; add the nuts just before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed, 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped, 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad

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