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creamy tarragon chicken breasts

(4 ratings)
InHisGrip avatar
Recipe by
Catherine Erwin
@InHisGrip
Clovis, CA

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!

(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For creamy tarragon chicken breasts

  • 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

How To Make creamy tarragon chicken breasts

  • 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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