Description
A comforting and easy one-skillet dinner featuring chicken in a creamy mushroom and tarragon sauce, perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Slice each breast in half horizontally for even cooking.)
- 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced (Mushrooms make the dish heartier.)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (Use both for more flavor if desired.)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (Fresh garlic is recommended.)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (Or use half and half for a lighter option.)
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried tarragon (Use about one third the amount if using dried.)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Adds depth of flavor.)
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 squeeze lemon (Optional for added brightness.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and slice each breast horizontally into thinner cutlets.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper and let sit for 10 minutes if time allows.
Cooking the Chicken
- In a hot skillet, cook the chicken in butter or oil until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and cover loosely to keep warm.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add more butter if necessary and sauté the sliced mushrooms until they gain some color.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and simmer for a few minutes.
- Lower the heat, add the heavy cream, and sprinkle in the tarragon. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer gently for a few minutes until combined.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
