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 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat; 1 cup chicken broth, low salt; ⅓ cup walnuts chopped; ⅔ cup sour cream, non-fat; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, fat free; 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 1 1/2 cups celery diced; 1 1/2 cups grapes, seedless red, halved

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat
1 cup chicken broth, low salt
⅓ cup walnuts chopped
⅔ cup sour cream, non-fat
1/2 cup mayonnaise, fat free
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 1/2 cups celery diced
1 1/2 cups grapes, seedless red, halved

1
Preheat oven to 450 F.
2
Arrange chicken in a glass baking dish large enough to hold it in a single layer.
3
Pour broth around the chicken.
4
Bake the chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast registers 170 F, 30 to 35 minutes.
5
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board until cool enough to handle, then cut into cubes.
6
(Discard broth or save for another use.)
7
Meanwhile, spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
8
Let cool.
9
Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
10
Add celery, grapes, the chicken and walnuts; stir to coat.
11
Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

868

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat, 1 cup chicken broth, low salt, ⅓ cup walnuts chopped, ⅔ cup sour cream, non-fat, 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.

Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad

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