Description
Savory “Creamy Mustard Tarragon Chicken” brings French countryside elegance to dinner tables with minimal effort. Silky sauce and tender chicken create a luxurious meal that satisfies sophisticated palates while remaining wonderfully simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
Cooking Fat and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) dried tarragon
Instructions
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling platform for the culinary journey ahead.
- Lavish chicken fillets with a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper, ensuring an even coating that will enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully nestle the seasoned chicken into the heated skillet, allowing each fillet to develop a golden-brown exterior while cooking through completely, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Gracefully transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a waiting plate, keeping it warm and inviting.
- Revive the skillet’s flavor foundation by deglazing with chicken broth, using a spatula to liberate the caramelized remnants clinging to the pan’s surface.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking together heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried tarragon, transforming the pan’s essence into a velvety, aromatic mixture.
- Simmer the sauce briefly, allowing it to thicken and develop a rich, harmonious consistency that will elegantly embrace the chicken.
- Artfully drape the creamy mustard tarragon sauce over the waiting chicken fillets, ensuring each piece is generously coated with the indulgent mixture.
- Present the dish immediately, inviting diners to savor the delicate balance of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Elevate your chicken dish with a luxurious French-inspired mustard cream sauce that transforms a simple meal into a gourmet experience.
- Dried tarragon provides an elegant herbal note, complementing the sharp Dijon mustard and creating a sophisticated flavor profile.
- Quickly searing chicken at medium-high heat ensures a golden-brown exterior while keeping the meat tender and juicy inside.
- Deglazing the pan captures all the delicious browned bits, releasing deep, concentrated flavors into the creamy sauce.
- Heavy cream creates a velvety texture that beautifully coats the chicken, making each bite rich and indulgent.
- Serve immediately after preparing to enjoy the sauce at its peak creaminess and temperature, guaranteeing a restaurant-quality meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg