Sauteed Chicken in Mustard-Cream Sauce

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(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/318298/sauteed-chicken-in-mustard-cream-sauce?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/quick-chicken-recipes#slide_8

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: chicken, dinner

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
  2. Pour wine into hot skillet; cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Whisk in cream, mustard, and tarragon. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour any accumulated chicken juices into sauce. Right before serving, drizzle cream sauce over chicken.

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