Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce Recipe

This Rachael Ray-inspired recipe is a quick, healthy, and budget-friendly weeknight meal! Perfectly poached chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy Dijon tarragon sauce – pure comfort food in just 25 minutes. Double or triple the recipe easily to freeze portions for future delicious dinners. Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 378.8 kcal
Protein 111g
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Ingredients for Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce

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How to Make Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce

  1. Bring 1 cup chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total) to the broth. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from broth and set aside on a plate. Pour broth into a large measuring cup or bowl.
  4. Return the saucepan to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and melt completely.
  5. Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in the reserved chicken broth until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried), and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Return the chicken breasts to the sauce, coating them evenly.
  9. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and the flavors to meld.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite vegetables or side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

26g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce?

Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce?

Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce has approximately 378.8 calories per serving, with about 111 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chicken Breasts With Dijon Tarragon Sauce are Chicken Broth, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Butter, Flour, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Tarragon. See the full list with measurements above.

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