Creamy French Chicken Tarragon: A Culinary Delight
A comforting and elegant French-inspired chicken dish with creamy tarragon sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- Optional: 1/4 cup white wine
- Optional: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- If using, pour in white wine and reduce by half.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
- Add fresh tarragon and any optional ingredients like mushrooms or Dijon mustard.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Use fresh tarragon for best flavor. Ensure chicken is not overcooked and always use a thermometer to confirm it reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken, tarragon, creamy, French, skillet, main course