Creamy mustard & tarragon chicken

Creamy mustard & tarragon chicken

Make this easy chicken dish with breasts or thighs. Half-fat crème fraîche keeps it light

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan. Season the chicken breasts, then brown for 1 min on each side. Remove from the pan, then set aside.
  2. Add the crème fraîche, mustards and tarragon to the pan, stirring to combine everything. Bring to a simmer, then return the chicken to the pan, spooning some of the sauce over the fillets. Lift into the oven, then bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked through and sauce bubbling. Great with green beans and rice.
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Tip

If you want to use chicken thighs instead of breasts, cover the pan, bake for 20 mins, then uncover the pan and bake for 20 mins more.

PER SERVING

367 kcalories, protein 35g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.46 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2009.

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  • 19 March 2009

    favourites rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this last night and it was really tasty. I added a bit extra creme fraiche and only used wholegrain mustard rather than a mixture. Served with roasted new potaotes and veg. Yummy!!

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  • 19 March 2009

    JNCWFood rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really quick and easy and delicious too! The first time I made this, I followed the instructions exactly and the chicken was a bit overcooked. Next time, I modified the process. Don't bother sealing first. Put everything straight in the oven. I cooked 4 chicken breasts for about 35 minutes. Really good!

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  • 20 March 2009

    Charlie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Super easy, super quick and super tasty. Perfect weeknight meal

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    20 March 2009

    Jo rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very quick & easy although I would do more sauce next time. I served it with new potatoes rather than rice & beans which i would do again.

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  • 21 March 2009

    Hatecookinglovegoodfood rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very easy - good midweek meal. Served with wild basmati rice, carrots and broccoli - made the plate more colourful. Will do little roasties next time. Tasty.

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  • 23 March 2009

    Sarah commented on this recipe

    This is very tasty and very easy. Will make again and again

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  • 23 March 2009

    ThomMich rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious, perfect mid week meal. Great storecupboard ingredients. Served with potato wedges - good combination.

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  • 25 March 2009

    NicoleB rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great recipe. I served this dish with rice but next time I will do roasted potatoes instead. I think it is a better combination.

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  • 31 March 2009

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Very good midweek supper. Quick to make and a good end result, although it did take a little longer than the recipe specified. Served with roasted baby new potatoes, carrots and green beans.

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  • 31 March 2009

    chalky rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this last night but as I'm veggie I made it with quorn filets rather than chicken and it was delicious. Served them with rice and peas as no beans - will definitely make again.

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  • 31 March 2009

    jilly rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    quick, easy,and very very tasty.

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  • 04 April 2009

    Liezel rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I dont like creamy dishes, but I am trying to expand my repetoire. This was pleasant, but I wont make it again. My hubby prefers his chicken spicy and sticky, so this one wont make it to our favourites.

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  • 05 April 2009

    Pete's Fanny rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very quick, easy mid week meal. I prefer to cook on the hob. If you like this you should try 'Summer in Winter' chicken - also quick, easy and delic!

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  • 06 April 2009

    Helen commented on this recipe

    fantastic speedy mid wk dish

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  • 08 April 2009

    Polly commented on this recipe

    Delicious, quick and easy! mmmm

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  • 09 April 2009

    Lesley Wilding commented on this recipe

    To try first I decided to do this just for my husband and I and decided to reduce the ingredients. This was a mistake, as there was not enough sauce, I liked it with green beans and rice and found it very filling. It was very tasty and I would do variations of vegetables as others have commented next time. Easy for a mid week meal. I have passed this on to friends, as it is so easy - especially maybe if you are doing a dinner party with other courses. I might try the idea of not sealing it first - especially if you are busy!!!!

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  • 19 April 2009

    danny boy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Brilliant, really enjoyed by all family. put it with crushed potatos and salad along wit honey and mstard dressing. I would say use half fat creme fraiche every time though!

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  • 30 April 2009

    Lucy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    so easy - couldn't fault it. Made rice with peas and onions, which went perfectly. A lovely lazy dinner.

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  • 11 May 2009

    dagnyosk rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was sooooo good. My partner loved it. I cheated though and only had 2 chicken breast so there was enough sauce. Served with rice and peas. Just perfect.

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  • 13 May 2009

    Getora rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I loved it. The family didn't.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 200ml tub half-fat crème fraîche
  • ½ tbsp each Dijon and wholegrain mustard
  • ¼ tbsp dried tarragon , or 2 sprigs of fresh if you have it
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PER SERVING

367 kcalories, protein 35g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.46 g

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