Best Creamy Tarragon Chicken Breasts Recipes

Almond Chicken Breasts With Creamy Tarragon Mustard Sauce image

Provided by Redsie

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg white
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

Between sheets of waxed paper, pound breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Dust with flour. In shallow bowl, whisk together egg white and water. Combine almonds and bread crumbs and place on a plate.
In nonstick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Dip breasts in egg wash, then in crumb mixture. Cook for 3 minutes on one side; turn and cook for 2 minutes longer or until just done at center.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and tarragon; heat over low heat just until warm. Serve over chicken.

Creamy Tarragon Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Catherine Erwin

Categories Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless chicken breast halves
salt & pepper
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1/2 c white wine, dry
1 Tbsp fresh tarragon chopped, 1/2 tsp dried
1 c chicken broth
3/4 c heavy cream

Steps:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; dredge in flour. Set aside the remaining flour.
2. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove chicken and keep warm.
3. Add onion to skillet and saute for 1 minute.
4. Add wine to skillet; increase heat to high and cook until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits on bottom of skillet.
5. Reduce heat. Add reserved flour, making a thick paste. Add tarragon and chicken broth. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Remove chicken breasts to platter. Add remaining butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Heat through; pour creamy tarragon sauce over chicken breasts.