Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time16 minsTotal Time26 mins
10ozboneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a 1/4-inch thickness
2tspgarlic powder
1shallots, peeled and diced
2tspdijon mustard
½cupreduced-sodium chicken broth
1tbspchopped fresh tarragon
½cupfat-free half-and-half
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, and pepper to taste; add to skillet. Cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from heat.
2
Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F. Transfer to a platter.
3
Meanwhile, for the sauce, return skillet to medium-high heat. Add oil and shallot; sauté until softened. Whisk in mustard, broth and tarragon. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Add half-and-half; bring to a simmer. (Do not boil.) Reduce heat; cook just until heated through and slightly thickened. Season with pepper to taste.
4
Place chicken on 2 individual plates. Spoon with sauce, and serve.
Make it a meal: Serve with steamed green beans and steamed wild rice blend.
Ingredients
10ozboneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a 1/4-inch thickness
2tspgarlic powder
1shallots, peeled and diced
2tspdijon mustard
½cupreduced-sodium chicken broth
1tbspchopped fresh tarragon
½cupfat-free half-and-half
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, and pepper to taste; add to skillet. Cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from heat.
2
Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F. Transfer to a platter.
3
Meanwhile, for the sauce, return skillet to medium-high heat. Add oil and shallot; sauté until softened. Whisk in mustard, broth and tarragon. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Add half-and-half; bring to a simmer. (Do not boil.) Reduce heat; cook just until heated through and slightly thickened. Season with pepper to taste.
4
Place chicken on 2 individual plates. Spoon with sauce, and serve.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
