Description
A creamy and elegant French Chicken Tarragon made with tender seared chicken simmered in a silky sauce of cream, Dijon mustard, fresh tarragon, garlic, and shallots. This comforting yet refined dish is perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 680 grams total)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (240 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm for about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once melted and gently bubbling, season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper and place them in the pan.
- Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the shallot and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the cream mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the fresh tarragon.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Allow the sauce to rest for a couple of minutes to thicken further.
- Serve warm, spooning the creamy tarragon sauce generously over the chicken.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before searing to achieve a golden crust.
- Add the fresh tarragon near the end of cooking to preserve its bright flavor.
- Simmer gently to prevent the cream sauce from separating.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: French Chicken Tarragon, creamy chicken, tarragon chicken, French dinner recipe, herb chicken skillet