Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon
Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon features tender pan-seared chicken cloaked in a velvety sauce that balances bright Dijon tang with the gentle anise notes of tarragon. The butter and cream create a rich, restaurant-style finish perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant yet unfussy meal with guests.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter and warm the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place it in the skillet. Brown on both sides. Lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear. Set aside and keep warm.
- 2
Stir the cream into the pan, scraping up the browned bits. Add the mustard and tarragon. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Return the chicken to the skillet to coat with the sauce. Drizzle the chicken with the remaining sauce to serve.
- Calories 416.94 kcal High 21%
- Protein 53.42 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 3.01 g 1%
- Total Fat 19.73 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 8.48 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 178.45 mg High 59%
- Sodium 156.55 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 37.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 79.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.68 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 416.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Dried Tarragon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 416.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon healthy?
- Creamy Dijon Chicken with Fresh Tarragon has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 416.94 calories and 53.42 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 156.55 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.48 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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