Mustard-Tarragon Chicken Saute

Submitted by lazyme

"An elegant entree in about 15 minutes - using ingredients you are likely to have on hand. Serve with mashed potatoes and a fresh veggie for a complete meal. From Bon Appetit."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup dry vermouth
• 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped

directions

1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken breasts and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Transfer chicken to platter.
5. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
6. Add shallots to same skillet and sauté 1 minute.
7. Add vermouth and mustard and bring to simmer.
8. Add cream and 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon.
9. Simmer until slightly thickened, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
10. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet.
11. Simmer until chicken is heated through, about 1 minute.
12. Transfer chicken and sauce to platter.
13. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon tarragon and serve.