Creamy chicken with mustard and tarragon is a family kitchen classic, redesigned with refinement and elegance. Easy to prepare, this dish pairs tender meat with a fragrant, velvety sauce, perfect for coating rice, fresh pasta, or roasted potatoes. The mustard adds character while the tarragon brings a fresh, delicately herbaceous note. It’s a convivial recipe, ideal for a Sunday lunch with family or a comforting weeknight dinner. Accessible and generous, it pleases every time! A reliable crowd-pleaser to pull out for any occasion.
You will love this simple and chic dish, the perfect excuse to sop up your plate to the very last drop!
If you too are not immune to saucy dishes, then this creamy mustard and tarragon chicken will surely make your taste buds swoon with happiness! Simple and quick to make, it’s a recipe full of softness and character thanks to the mustard and the delicacy of the tarragon. And the creaminess of this sauce… It’s so good that you’ll certainly not waste it and you’ll come right into the skillet to sop up the fond! The chicken stays wonderfully tender and soaks up all these aromas, enriching the sauce. Make sure to sear it well first, and cook the rest of the ingredients in the same sauté pan to preserve the meat juices that add depth to the sauce.
For serving, you can pair this creamy mustard and tarragon chicken with basmati rice, fresh pasta like tagliatelle, or roasted potatoes. We love it with mash for an even more comforting, nostalgic plate! Don’t forget a portion of green vegetables for a complete and balanced meal. Whether it’s for a Sunday lunch with family or to host friends in the evening, this recipe is going to impress you guaranteed!
The ingredients to make creamy chicken with mustard and tarragon for 4 people
– 4 chicken fillets
– 20 cl of heavy cream
– 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
– 1 shallot
– 1 tbsp fresh tarragon
– Olive oil
– Salt, pepper
Detailed recipe for mustard sauce chicken at home ready in 20 minutes
1. Brown the chicken fillets in a sauté pan with a drizzle of olive oil until a lovely color develops on each side. Set aside.
2. In the same sauté pan, sauté the finely chopped shallot. Add the mustard, the tarragon, and the cream, then mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Return the chicken to the sauce, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes over low heat. Serve hot.
This creamy chicken is the perfect comforting dish for your next family or friends gathering
Whether you’re looking to replace Sunday lunch’s traditional roast with something simpler, to host friends without fuss, or to enchant your partner during a romantic tête-à -tête, this is THE recipe to make again and again without hesitation! Very simple and quick to prepare (in just 20 minutes), it’s a dish that is both economical and accessible to cooks of all levels. Plus, everything is cooked in the same sauté pan, so you won’t have much washing up. Creamy mustard and tarragon chicken will please all palates, from the youngest to the oldest. Bon appétit!
