Chicken with Mushroom & Tarragon Sauce

Dinner

Chicken with Mushroom & Tarragon Sauce

360kcal
42gprotein
10 minprep
25 mincook
4servings
Medium

Pan-seared chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom and tarragon sauce made lighter with reduced-fat crème fraîche. A classic French bistro dish.

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (150g each)
  • 300g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 150ml reduced-fat crème fraîche
  • 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Season chicken and sear in oil 4 min per side. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Soften shallots and garlic 2 min. Add mushrooms, cook 5 min.

  3. 3

    Add stock, reduce by half.

  4. 4

    Stir in crème fraîche, mustard, and tarragon.

  5. 5

    Return chicken, simmer 10 min until cooked through.

  6. 6

    Season and serve.

Tip: Tarragon contains compounds that may help regulate blood sugar levels, making it a beneficial herb for weight management.

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