Lighter Creamy Tarragon Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken breasts in a creamy tarragon sauce with fresh herbs and lemon for a light, flavorful meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5.3 oz 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 tsp Dijon mustard

→ Herbs & Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Cooking Fats

12 - 2 tsp 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 to a plate and loosely cover with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped shallot to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to concentrate flavor.
05 - Lower heat to low. Whisk in Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and half the chopped tarragon. Stir gently until smooth and warmed through, avoiding boiling to prevent curdling.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated fully.
07 - Sprinkle remaining tarragon and parsley over the top just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Lighter creamy sauce for guilt-free indulgence
  • Balanced flavors with fresh herbs and lemon
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 herbs when possible for best flavor
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