Best 3 Chicken Tarragon Pasta Recipes

Chicken tarragon pasta is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of tarragon with the savory taste of chicken and pasta. Made with a creamy sauce that's infused with the essence of tarragon, this pasta dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. As a versatile dish, it can be customized to suit different tastes, making it suitable for various occasions, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN TARRAGON PASTA

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This dish is quick and easy with a light Alfredo sauce. You can use any kind of pasta, but I like it with wheat noodles.

Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound dry whole-wheat noodles
5 tablespoons butter
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup half-and-half cream
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place noodles in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, until tender but crisp. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
Place the chicken in the skillet. Season with tarragon, salt, and pepper. Cook 10 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Return the vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Mix in the half and half, Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve over the cooked noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 322.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN TARRAGON PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

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This is good warm or cold. Great with leftover rotisserie chicken

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 oz pasta of choice
2 c asparagus trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/2 c cooked chicken chopped
1/2 red onion sliced
4 Tbsp peanut oil
2 Tbsp each lemon juice and fresh tarragon chopped
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp coarse whole grain mustard
1/2 c crumbled gorgonzola cheese
salt and pepper to taste
fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Add the asparagus the last 3 minutes of cooking the pasta. Drain
2. Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the red onion and cooked chicken.
3. Whisk the oil, lemon juice, tarragon, and mustards. Pour over the pasta mixture. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese.
4. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley

TARRAGON AND CHICKEN PASTA (COOKING FOR 2)

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Leftover chicken or turkey? Make a sensational pasta dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked mostaccioli pasta (2 1/4 ounces)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (3 ounces)
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup shredded spinach or romaine (1 1/4 ounces)
3/4 cup cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese (1 ounce)

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package-except add mushrooms, broccoli and carrot during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix milk, cornstarch, tarragon, salt and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in remaining ingredients until cheese is melted and spinach is wilted. Drain pasta mixture; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

Tips:

Use fresh tarragon. Fresh tarragon has a more intense flavor than dried tarragon, so it's worth seeking out if you can find it.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
Cook the pasta al dente. Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite and has a better texture than overcooked pasta.
Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use will contribute to the flavor of the sauce, so it's important to use a wine that you enjoy drinking.
Don't boil the sauce. Boiling the sauce will cause the alcohol in the white wine to evaporate and the sauce will lose its flavor.
Serve the pasta immediately. Chicken tarragon pasta is best served immediately after it's made, so that the pasta doesn't have time to absorb too much of the sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken tarragon pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, tarragon, and white wine creates a flavorful sauce that's sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make a restaurant-quality chicken tarragon pasta at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try.