CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS IN A MUSTARD-TARRAGON SAUCE

Chicken and Asparagus in a Mustard-Tarragon Sauce image

Provided by KLBoyle

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 in. pieces
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup shallot, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

Heat 1 tbs. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. toss chicken in flour to coat and add to pan. Cook until browned all over, 5-7 minute When done transfer to plate and set aside.
Add 1 tbs. oil to skillet. Add shallots and cook until softened.
Add asparagus and 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, about 3-4 minute When done transfer asparagus and liquid to bowl and set aside.
Return chicken to skillet and add 1/2 cup broth and wine and bring to a simmer. Cook about 2 minute Remove skillet from heat.
In a bowl, combine mustard, sour cream and tarragon. Stir into skillet. Return to heat and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Stir in asparagus and it's liquid and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.3, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 977.1, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 36.5