Lighter Creamy Tarragon Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts in a creamy tarragon sauce with fresh herbs and lemon zest.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 5.3 oz each)

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauces & Dairy

04 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
05 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

→ Herbs & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cooking

12 - 2 teaspoons olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
03 - Lower heat to medium. Add chopped shallot to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping the skillet to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to concentrate flavors.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and half of the tarragon. Stir gently until smooth and warmed through, avoiding boiling to prevent curdling.
06 - Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Sprinkle with remaining tarragon and parsley just before serving to enhance freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light and creamy sauce
  • Low-fat and gluten-free
02 -
  • Serve with steamed green beans, asparagus, or a light salad
  • For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened oat-based yogurt
03 -
  • Do not boil the sauce to prevent yogurt from curdling
  • Use fresh tarragon if possible for best flavor
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