Chicken Tarragon

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this creamy and elegant Chicken Tarragon recipe. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts are nestled in a luscious, velvety sauce made with dry white wine, chicken stock, heavy cream, and a burst of fresh tarragon, giving the dish its signature herbaceous flavor. A touch of lemon juice adds a bright finish, perfectly balancing the richness of the sauce. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 40 minutes, features simple yet sophisticated ingredients like shallots and garlic, making it ideal for both casual family dinners and special occasions. Serve it alongside fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or crisp steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for lovers of French-inspired cuisine, this Chicken Tarragon will quickly become a go-to favorite in your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 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, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the white wine. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

Step 6

Allow the wine to reduce by half, which should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and chopped tarragon. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9

Add the lemon juice and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

Step 10

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let them warm through for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh tarragon if desired. Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1499.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2464.7

Total Fat 141.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 854.9mg	0%
Sodium 3081.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.2g
Protein 232.5g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 217.7mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2305.6mg	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: 55.6%

Protein: 40.7%

Carbs: 3.7%