CREAMY TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS

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With fresh tarragon growing in the garden, this is a perfect dish to feed our family. Add some mashed potatoes and a salad and you have a great mid-week meal!

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.

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