Skillet Tarragon Chicken Recipe

Name: Skillet Tarragon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use bone in but adjust time) or 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (can use bone in but adjust time); salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup butter; 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use bone in but adjust time) or 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (can use bone in but adjust time)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Set aside remaining flour.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in large skillet and brown chicken on both sides. Remove chicken and keep warm.
3
Saute onion in same skillet until it begins to become clear.
4
Add wine and cook until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits (deglaze) on bottom of skillet. Watch closely- this happens fast!
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in reserved flour until it becomes a thick paste.
6
Add tarragon, chicken broth and the cooked chicken. Cover and cook until tender.
7
Place chicken on a warm platter.
8
Add remaining butter and heavy cream to the liquid that is in the skillet and heat through.
9
Pour sauce over the chicken and garnish with a little more tarragon or some chopped fresh parsley or green onion if desired.

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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: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use bone in but adjust time) or 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (can use bone in but adjust time), salt, to taste, pepper, to taste, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Skillet Tarragon Chicken 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.

Skillet Tarragon Chicken

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