Chicken in Tarragon Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this luscious Chicken in Tarragon Sauce, a dish that pairs tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with a velvety, herbaceous cream sauce. Infused with the delicate anise-like flavor of fresh tarragon, this elegant recipe is further enhanced by the addition of dry white wine, savory shallots, and a bright hint of lemon juice. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this one-pan recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it both convenient and gourmet. Serve it over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or alongside crisp seasonal vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Explore this French-inspired classic that’s rich, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 pieces Shallots, finely chopped
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once melted, add the chopped shallots and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until soft and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the white wine. Scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.

Step 5

Add the chicken stock and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped tarragon leaves and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened slightly.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice and stir to incorporate. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to reheat the chicken and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve the chicken warm with the tarragon sauce drizzled over the top. Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1496.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2448.5

Total Fat 140.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 854.9mg	0%
Sodium 3077.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 7.2g
Protein 231.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 152.4mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2131.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 40.9%

Carbs: 3.2%