Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lb)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp)
1/4 cup dry vermouth
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 to 3 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh french tarragon
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

1. Browning the chicken. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Using tongs, carefully lower the chicken breasts into the pan and cook them for about 1 minute on each side just untilt hey begin to brown slightly. Transfer the still-raw chicken to a plate.
2. Poaching in cream. Reduce the heat under the skillet to low. Add the shallot and cook, stirring constantly, until softened but not browned, less than 1 minute. Add the vermouth and cook for 30 seconds, then add the cream and half the tarragon. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and adjust the heat so that the cream gently simmers. Cover and cook until the chicken is firm and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. To check for doneness, cut into the thickest part of a breast with a pairing knife there should be no sign of pink or translucence.
3. Finishing. Transfer the chicken breasts to a warmed serving platter or individual dinner plates. The sauce should be thick enough to lightly coat a spoon. If it is too thin, continue to simmer it for about 1 minute and it will thicken. Stir in the remaining tarragon and the lemon juice, then taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve right away with buttered egg noodles.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	314.29 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.99g	25%
Cholesterol	131.16mg	44%
Sodium	560.85mg	23%
Potassium	597mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.48g	2%
Sugars	1.44g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	2%
Protein	35.3g	71%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	43.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.69 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	25%
Cholesterol	57.04mg	44%
Sodium	243.92mg	23%
Potassium	259.64mg	13%
Total Carbs	2.82g	2%
Sugars	0.63g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	2%
Protein	15.35g	71%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	18.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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