Chicken in Tarragon Dijon Sauce Recipe

Chicken in Tarragon Dijon Sauce Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons coarse grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup 15% or 18% cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • salt and pepper
  1. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Set aside 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) of flour mixture. Coat chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the pan; cook, turning twice, 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink inside and deep golden on the outside. Remove the chicken to a plate; keep warm.
  2. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) flour into pan; stir for 30 seconds. Stir wine into pan, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until wine is almost evaporated. Stir in mustard. Pour in cream; cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper
  3. Plate chicken and pour sauce over top.