Chicken And Asparagus In A Mustard-Tarragon Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 chicken breasts, cut into pieces
    1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 in. pieces
    1/4 cup flour
    1/3 cup shallot, minced
    1 cup chicken broth
    1/3 cup dry white wine
    1/3 cup sour cream
    2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon pepper
    2 tablespoons oil
Preparation
    Heat 1 tbs. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
    Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. toss chicken in flour to coat and add to pan. Cook until browned all over, 5-7 minute When done transfer to plate and set aside.
    Add 1 tbs. oil to skillet. Add shallots and cook until softened.
    Add asparagus and 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, about 3-4 minute When done transfer asparagus and liquid to bowl and set aside.
    Return chicken to skillet and add 1/2 cup broth and wine and bring to a simmer. Cook about 2 minute Remove skillet from heat.
    In a bowl, combine mustard, sour cream and tarragon. Stir into skillet. Return to heat and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
    Stir in asparagus and it's liquid and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Serve over white rice.

Leave a comment