Chicken and Asparagus in a Mustard-Tarragon Sauce

Name: Chicken and Asparagus in a Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut into pieces; 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 in. pieces; 1/4 cup flour; 1/3 cup shallot, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons oil

Submitted by KLBoyle

"A delicious and savory meal that is incredibly simple to prepare."

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photo by breezermom

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

4 chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 in. pieces
¹⁄₄ cup flour
¹⁄₃ cup shallot, minced
1 cup chicken broth
¹⁄₃ cup dry white wine
¹⁄₃ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil

directions

Heat 1 tbs. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. toss chicken in flour to coat and add to pan. Cook until browned all over, 5-7 minute When done transfer to plate and set aside.
Add 1 tbs. oil to skillet. Add shallots and cook until softened.
Add asparagus and 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, about 3-4 minute When done transfer asparagus and liquid to bowl and set aside.
Return chicken to skillet and add 1/2 cup broth and wine and bring to a simmer. Cook about 2 minute Remove skillet from heat.
In a bowl, combine mustard, sour cream and tarragon. Stir into skillet. Return to heat and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Stir in asparagus and it's liquid and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over white rice.

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Reviews

My husband really liked this. I didn't.

Paris D
This was good, with the unique taste of tarragon (which I love!) But next time I think I will add some garlic and some baby portabello mushrooms to this. I'll probably increase the sauce a little to compensate for the added vegetable. Made this for Please Review My Recipe Tag.

breezermom
What an amazing recipe!! I modified this recipe for "Make It Healthier" game tag. I used "College Inn" Light and Fat free 50% less sodium chicken broth, and I used fat free sour cream. In step #5 I wilted in 2 cups of spinach. The tarragon in this recipe is critical! I will be making this again.

simplemom