Lighter Creamy Tarragon Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts in a light creamy tarragon sauce balanced with fresh herbs and lemon.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 teaspoons Dijon mustard

→ Herbs & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cooking

12 - 2 teaspoons olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and loosely cover with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium, add chopped shallot to skillet, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release aroma.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to concentrate flavor.
05 - Lower heat to low and whisk in Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and half the chopped tarragon. Stir continuously until sauce is smooth and warmed through without boiling.
06 - Return chicken breasts to skillet, coat thoroughly with sauce, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Sprinkle remaining tarragon and parsley over the dish before plating.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Lighter creamy sauce for guilt-free indulgence
  • Balanced with fresh herbs and touch of lemon
02 -
  • Serve with steamed green beans, asparagus, or a light salad
  • For dairy-free version, use unsweetened oat-based yogurt
03 -
  • Do not boil the sauce to prevent yogurt curdling
  • Use fresh tarragon for best flavor
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