30 minute chicken & tarragon pasta

30 minute chicken & tarragon pasta

Tarragon and chicken are perfect partners in this sophisticated midweek supper treat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 3

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Method

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or according to packet instructions, until just tender.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil and fry the chicken over a high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until golden and cooked. Add the garlic, cream, tarragon and 3 tbsp of the pasta cooking liquid. Gently heat through.
  3. When the pasta is cooked, stir in the spinach (it will immediately wilt in the hot water). Drain well, then toss into the creamy chicken. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon for squeezing.

Per serving

560 kcalories, protein 35g, carbohydrate 65g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 3g, salt 0.58 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2002.

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  • 02 January 2008

    Bubina rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Tasted very nice, but next time I'd add some condensed milk or more of the pasta cooking liquid to the single cream, because it was a bit too thick for my liking.

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  • 15 January 2008

    Vixter rated this recipe

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  • 27 February 2008

    smiffy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very easy with pleasing result. I used half fat creme fraiche. Children loved it.

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  • 14 June 2008

    diane rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Impressive for a mid week supper for friends. Easy and quick to do but don't skimp on the tarragon as this puts the finishing edge to the dish.

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  • 18 June 2008

    WesRecipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I have used this recipe time many times, it is quick and easy to prepare and utterly delicious!

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  • 18 June 2008

    Aida G rated this recipe

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  • 18 June 2008

    Robinson Towers rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Yes, this was quick and easy but I found it quite bland. I added pine nuts which gave it some variation.

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  • 06 July 2008

    lindsey martin commented on this recipe

    have made this lots of times. agree with above comment - make sure to put in the recommended amount of tarragon. sounds a lot but it needs it. served it to teenagers - went down well.

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  • 26 August 2008

    Carol Darley commented on this recipe

    Made this for a midweek meal and added chestnut mushrooms just before the garlic, cream and tarragon..superb!

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  • 12 October 2008

    sonyak24 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Quick and easy and tasty. I found adding a bit of lemon tasted great.

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  • 17 May 2009

    Paul rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is one of my favorite recipies and its so easy to make. Like carol i added a load of chestmut muchrooms to it as well just to fill it out some more

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  • 29 June 2009

    Spot the dog rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Advice please. Followed recipe as suggested except i added half fat creme fraiche instead of single cream and rocket instead of spinach. Now I expect pasta dishes like this to go gloopy quickly as they cool down but this was gloopy within seconds of serving. What have I done wrong - cooked pasta too long? It was al dente. The taste was delicious but my stomach felt like a lead weight afterwards. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions. If not sadly I won't be doing again

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  • 27 November 2009

    Beth rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Quick and easy but slightly bland. Used creme fraiche instead of cream (which I think it needs for the acidity) it def needs some lemon juice squeezed over it.

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  • 01 April 2010

    Eleanor rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    Very scrummy but it does need to be made with double cream not single so that the sauce is thicker.

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  • 09 May 2010

    deel84 commented on this recipe

    made this tonight but used half fat creme fraiche mixed with black pepper and chicken stock, worked really well, definitely think i prepare it to the single cream version.

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  • 29 June 2010

    pickwick rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this tonight for tea and it was delicious. I added onions and chesnut mushrooms and used a wee bit of veg stock and creme fraiche instead of cream.

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  • 01 August 2010

    JHeidar rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Make it with some leftover chicken and was great! I too added more of the pasta cooking water to make it creamier, turned out great.

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  • 16 November 2010

    Billy Foley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really easy and full of flavour.

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  • 31 January 2011

    Destiny commented on this recipe

    Nice and easy. Hadn't any fresh tarragon so used dry. Flavour wasn't strong enough so will definitely use fresh next time. besides that, lovely

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    04 May 2011

    joe rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great mid week meal that all the family enjoyed. Will add mushrooms to bulk it out alittle next time.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 3

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 250g dried pasta , such as tagliatelle
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets , cut into small pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves , chopped
  • 142ml carton single cream
  • 3-4 tbsp roughly chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 100g spinach leaves, thick stems removed
  • lemon wedges, to serve
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Per serving

560 kcalories, protein 35g, carbohydrate 65g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 3g, salt 0.58 g

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