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Tarragon Chicken
This Tarragon Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of creamy richness and aromatic herbs. The sweet paprika adds a subtle warmth, while the fresh tarragon delivers a bright, slightly anise-like flavor that transforms the dish into something special.
Servings 4
Calories 563kcal
Equipment
- 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet any other heavy skillet will work
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon finely chopped - see notes using dried tarragon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the red onion to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until soft and translucent. Stir in the paprika, chicken stock, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Add the tarragon and stir for another 1-2 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts and simmer for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
Notes
TARRAGON - I recommend using fresh tarragon. But you can use dried tarragon. In this case use 1 tablespoon of dried tarragon in place of the fresh tarragon.
EXPERT TIP - Use a meat thermometer to check the internal chicken breast until the internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1131IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg