Chicken Tarragon for Chicken Sandwich Filling
Transform your sandwiches with the irresistible flavors of Chicken Tarragon, a creamy and herbaceous chicken salad filling that’s as elegant as it is easy to prepare. This recipe combines tender cooked chicken breast with a luscious dressing made of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Fresh tarragon leaves are the star ingredient, adding a hint of sophisticated, anise-like flavor that elevates every bite. Crunchy celery, fresh scallions, and a touch of salt and black pepper tie it all together, creating a perfectly balanced mixture that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Whether layered between slices of crusty bread, packed into buttery croissants, or served atop crisp lettuce leaves, this tarragon-infused chicken salad is a versatile and crowd-pleasing option for lunches, picnics, or quick meals.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 medium Celery stalk
- 2 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Chop the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces, or shred it finely if preferred. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely chop the celery stalk into small pieces and thinly slice the scallions. Add these to the bowl with the chicken.
Step 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 4
Finely chop the fresh tarragon leaves and stir them into the mayonnaise mixture to combine.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and well mixed.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 7
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (624.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1625.0 |
| Total Fat 113.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 433.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2139.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.9g | |
| Protein 114.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 170.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 244.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories