Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken

Pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a silky Dijon mustard and tarragon cream sauce—fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. Perfectly paired with a crisp cucumber tomato salad for a bright and elegant dinner.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

For the Sauce:

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Directions ‍

1️⃣ Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Make Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add broth and deglaze the pan. Stir in cream, Dijon, tarragon, and lemon juice. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.

3️⃣ Combine: Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2 more minutes.

4️⃣ Serve: Plate with a side of fresh cucumber tomato salad or steamed veggies. Spoon extra sauce over everything!

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes

⏰ Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: ~420 kcal per serving