Lighter Creamy Tarragon Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken in creamy tarragon sauce with fresh herbs and lemon, perfect for a light main dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

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

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

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

→ Sauces & Dairy

04 - ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
05 - ½ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cooking

12 - 2 teaspoons olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add finely chopped shallot to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow to simmer gently for 2 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and half of the chopped tarragon, stirring until the sauce is smooth and gently warmed without boiling to avoid curdling.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through thoroughly.
07 - Sprinkle remaining tarragon and optional parsley over the chicken before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lighter creamy sauce with fresh herbs
  • Guilt-free yet indulgent meal
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
  • Adjust seasoning after cooking for best flavor balance
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