Best 7 Easy Dijon Tarragon Sauce Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and versatile sauce that can elevate any dish? Look no further than the classic Dijon tarragon sauce! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this French-inspired sauce is renowned for its tangy, creamy texture and herbaceous aroma. Whether you're seeking a zesty accompaniment to grilled meats, a luscious dip for roasted vegetables, or a delightful dressing for salads, our curated collection of easy Dijon tarragon sauce recipes will guide you towards culinary success.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DIJON TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Whenever my grocery store has a sale on chicken breasts, I buy an extra two or three packages and freeze them. This dish is a wonderfully rich tasting meal that is healthy and budget-minded.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 14-ounce cans chicken broth
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 to 8 ounces
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or, 2 teaspoons dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cans chicken broth to a boil. Add chicken to the broth, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Poach chicken 12 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and pour broth into a large measuring cup or batter bowl. Return the pan to heat and add butter. When butter melts, add flour and cook, whisking with butter, 2 minutes. Slowly pour cooking liquid back into the pan, until appropriately thickened, combining with a whisk. Stir in Dijon mustard and tarragon and season sauce with salt and pepper. Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce. Simmer 2 or 3 minutes to heat chicken back through and to combine flavors. Serve with rice pilaf, and roasted squash vegetable medley.

DIJON-TARRAGON CREAM CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts bathed in a delicate mustard tarragon sauce. A quick and simple recipe that you can serve on a weeknight but tastes like a French chef came to your house!

Provided by DELTAQUEEN50

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place in the skillet. Brown on both sides. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Stir cream into the pan, scraping up brown bits. Mix in mustard and tarragon. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet to coat with sauce. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 120.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 226.8 mg

TARRAGON SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 5m

Yield About one and three-quarters cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put the mayonnaise in a bowl and add the yogurt, tarragon, parsley, chives, mustard, salt and pepper. Blend thoroughly.

CHICKEN WITH DIJON-TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE



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25-minute main dish! Dijon mustard adds zest to a creamy sauce that coats tender chicken and pasta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz uncooked fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center.
  • In small bowl, mix sour cream, milk and mustard until smooth. Stir in tarragon. Pour into skillet with chicken. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. Serve chicken mixture over fettuccine; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

DIJON-TARRAGON CREAM CHICKEN



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Quick and simple recipe, chicken breast in a wonderful mustard-tarragon sauce. Adapted from a cooking websites newsletter.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and melt the butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the skillet and brown on both sides. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and continue cooking approximately 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside, keep warm.
  • Stirring cream into the pan, scrap up brown bits left in bottom of the pan. Mix in mustard and tarragon, cook and stir 5 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce to serve.

TARRAGON-DIJON PORK CHOPS



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For my smoky chops, I add tarragon for a hint of herbs. If you like a lot of sauce, double or triple the ingredients. -Julie Danler, Bel Aire, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons chipotle or other hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon red wine, optional
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chops with garlic powder and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown chops on both sides; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook and stir 3 minutes. Place chops over mushroom mixture. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mustard, pepper sauce and, if desired, wine; spread over chops. Bake 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY DIJON TARRAGON SAUCE



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This is a pretty simple recipe with few ingredients but has great flavour. I whipped it up one night when I felt we needed some sort of sauce but did not want to search for a recipe

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

370 ml evaporated milk (1 can)
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat through while stirring for about 10 minute until it thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 98.2, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.1, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • To make a smooth sauce, whisk the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. You can also use a blender or food processor for a finer texture.
  • If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried tarragon. Just be sure to add it to the sauce at the end, so it doesn't lose its flavor.
  • Dijon tarragon sauce is a great way to add flavor to grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for bread or crackers.
  • If you're looking for a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream or crème fraîche to the sauce.
  • Dijon tarragon sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to reheat it gently before serving.

Conclusion:

Dijon tarragon sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new sauce to try, give dijon tarragon sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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