Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Cream Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Experience a taste of French elegance with this quick and easy Chicken Paillardes recipe! Thinly pounded chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection, then drizzled with a luscious Dijon mustard and tarragon cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 311.9 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Cream Tarragon Sauce

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How to Make Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Cream Tarragon Sauce

  1. Season each chicken breast (about 6 ounces each) with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Adjust cooking time depending on thickness.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup dry white wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 1 minute, or until the wine is slightly reduced.
  6. Reduce heat to medium. Whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Add any accumulated chicken juices from the plate to the sauce and whisk to combine.
  8. Divide the chicken breasts among four plates and spoon the sauce generously over each serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

41g

Carbs

0g

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