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Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Sauce
Servings:
4
Ready In:
40 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Wait Time:
0 minutes
Spiciness:
0/5

Ingredients

  • 3 (tablespoon) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 (tablespoon) olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
  • 1/2 (small) red onion, minced
  • 1/2 (teaspoon) garlic powder
  • 1 (cup) chicken broth
  • 1 (teaspoon) dried tarragon

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides in skillet. Cover and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Set aside, and keep warm.
  2. Add onion into skillet over medium heat and sweat until transluscent. Add garlic and cook additional 30 seconds.
  3. Add chicken broth and tarragon to skillet and scrape bottom of skillet to release bits from bottom of pan. Cook on medium high heat until slightly thickened (reduced).
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Serve sauce over chicken.
  5. Note: Leeks or shallots may be substituted for onion.

Nutrition Information

This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

amount per serving
Calories
92
Total Fat
7g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
23mg
Sodium
317mg
Carbohydrate
1g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
0g
Protein
6g
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
Potassium
29mg

Comments

  • Stacy
    Stacy

    This was ok, served over egg noodles. I didn't use the extra 2T butter at the end, thickened the sauce w/ a little cornstarch and water.

    over 2 years ago
  • Matt (Food on the Table)
    Matt (Food on the Table)

    Just had this tonight, and it was tasty! The chicken was moist and had a good flavor. I wasn't able to find shallots where I shopped, so I substituted pearl onions. Like Stacy, I didn't add the extra 2T of butter at the end, as I'm trying to be more careful about my food intake. Next time I make this, I'll probably include more onions (or shallots if I can find them), and not use any chicken broth (or perhaps just a tiny bit for flavor). The broth was too runny, and I would have preferred it to be a little bit thicker.

    over 2 years ago
  • Jon
    Jon

    Replaced the shallots with half an onion, roughly chopped and chicken stock instead of broth. The sauce was almost the best part!
    Served it over jasmine rice, cooked in more of the chicken stock and a little bouquet garni.

    about 1 year ago
  • Andrea
    Andrea

    So where is the tarragon in this?

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Andrea- Opps! Looks like there was a typo! I have edited this recipe to include the tarragon as stated in the title.

    about 1 year ago
  • Joyce
    Joyce

    Another quick recipe. Wonderful chicken that I served with baby peas and mushrooms.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    Joyce, thanks for sharing your great review and side dish suggestions! This information always helps us as well as other users.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    I liked a lot. My husband didn't care for but he is a very picky eater.

    about 1 year ago
  • Kristin
    Kristin

    I learned I'm allergic to tarragon. If you're allergic to ragweed and/or latex, you may be allergic to tarragon. It made the inside of my mouth itch and then my head got stuffed up.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Kristin, thanks for the tip!

    about 1 year ago
  • Christina
    Christina

    Very yummy!! Kids loved it too :) Didn't have tarragon, so I subbed it for some marjoram and thyme. Served with pasta.

    8 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    this recipe zooms if you reduce the broth to 1\2 cup, add 1/4 cup dry white wine and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

    7 months ago

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