Creamy Chicken With Asparagus Tarragon Food

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with foil.
• Add the asparagus in a single row to the prepared sheet tray. Drizzle with the olive oil, toss, and then season with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15 minutes.
• Serve on a bed of spring mix and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
• Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, tarragon and shallots to a bowl and whisk until smooth and emulsified.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS IN A MUSTARD-TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

CREAMY TARRAGON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespooons Dijon mustard and 1/2 tablespoon tarragon leaves. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts in a covered dish (or in a plastic zip-lock bag) and keep chilled in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, add the flour to a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour. Brown the chicken on both sides in the heated skillet. Cover, and continue cooking the chicken for about 15 minutes, turn and cook other side about 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, sauté the minced shallots (or red onion), garlic, and mushroom slices for about 3 or 4 minutes or until onions are soft.
• Deglaze the pan by adding the wine, cream, mustard and tarragon to the onion/garlic mixture. Stir frequently, scraping the pan to loosen bits of chicken that might remain, and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken. Return chicken to skillet just long enough (about a minute or so) to coat with the cream sauce.
• Place chicken breasts on individual plates, and drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken.

CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD AND TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Cook, skin side down, until brown, about 5 minutes.
• Turn over; cook 1 minute.
• Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate.
• Add shallots to same skillet; reduce heat to medium-low.
• Saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add brandy; simmer until liquid is reduced, scrapping up browned bits, about 2 minutes.
• Whisk in broth.
• Return chicken to skillet, skin side up.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Cover, and simmer until shicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer to platter; reserve skillet.
• Whisk cream, tarragon and mustard into same skillet.
• Increase heat to high; boil until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over chicken.