Chicken in mushroom and tarragon sauce recipe

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This delicious and easy to make chicken in mushroom and tarragon sauce is perfect for dinner. Serve with new potatoes and fresh greens for a family dinner

  • healthy
Serves6
SkillEasy
Preparation Time10 mins
Cooking Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories493 Kcal25%
Sugar3.7 g4%
Fat31.9 g46%
Saturated Fat16.9 g85%
Salt0.6 gRow 4 - Cell 2
Protein42.2 g84%
Carbohydrates5.0 g2%
Salt0.6 gRow 7 - Cell 2

Chicken and tarragon, and cream and mushrooms, are two of those classic combinations where the flavours get along so well you know it is a natural match. Combine all four and the result is utterly delicious. This makes a lovely supper dish, especially if you’re entertaining; simply serve with rice and either green beans or a fresh green salad.

Ingredients

  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 300g closed cup white mushrooms, wiped, trimmed and sliced
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets, cubed
  • 150ml white wine
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 300ml double cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3tbsp freshly chopped tarragon plus extra to garnish

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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy base pan (or flameproof casserole) and cook the onions, garlic and mushrooms for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring often. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add the cubed chicken breasts to the pan, with a splash more oil if necessary, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Tip the onion mix back into the pan with the wine and stock. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until reduced. Add the cream and seasoning, stir well, and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the creamy sauce is thickened and reduced, stirring every now and then.
  4. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir in the tarragon.
Top Tip for making Chicken in mushroom and tarragon sauce

Serve on a bed of plain boiled brown rice with steamed green beans.

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies