Southern Living'S Tarragon Cream Chicken Recipe

Name: Southern Living'S Tarragon Cream Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/3 cup minced green onion; 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; Garnishes; lemon slice; fresh tarragon sprig

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup minced green onion
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Garnishes
lemon slice
fresh tarragon sprig

1
Place chicken between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
2
Combine 1/2 teaspoons each of salt and white pepper; sprinkle over both sides of flattened chicken.
3
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook five minutes on each side or until done. Remove from skillet, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
4
Add lemon juice to the skillet, and cook over for thirty seconds, stirring to loosen particles from the bottom of the skillet.
5
Add cream and next five ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
6
I always place the chicken on a serving plate, and then pour the sauce over the chicken. I then garnish with lemon slices and tarragon sprigs.
7
Enjoy!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Southern Living'S Tarragon Cream 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.

Southern Living'S Tarragon Cream Chicken

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