Lighter creamy tarragon chicken (Printable format)

Tender chicken in a light creamy tarragon sauce with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest.

# List of ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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 tarragon)
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Cooking

12 - 2 tsp olive oil

# How to make it:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and 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 to keep warm.
03 - Lower the heat to medium. Add chopped shallot to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan surface. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to concentrate flavors.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and half of the chopped tarragon until smooth and gently warmed. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them evenly with the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Sprinkle with remaining tarragon and optional parsley before plating. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Low-fat and gluten-free
  • Quick preparation and cooking time
02 -
  • Yogurt should not be boiled to avoid curdling
  • Use fresh tarragon for best flavor but dried works as well
03 -
  • Pat chicken dry thoroughly before seasoning for a better sear
  • Stir sauce gently and avoid boiling to keep yogurt smooth
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