CHICKEN DIJON & COUSCOUS

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"After I created this savory entree, it quickly became a family favorite. It can be served with rice or other pasta, but try couscous for something different." -Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
COUSCOUS:
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place chicken in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Pour wine over chicken; sprinkle with tarragon and pepper. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm, reserving the pan juices., For couscous, in a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, butter, bouillon granules and tarragon. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. , For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually add milk and pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and mustard. Serve with chicken and couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

Afgar Khan
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it over couscous and it was a perfect meal.


Carter Whitner
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would make it again, but I would use less cream in the sauce.


Shaheen Bibi
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I'm not a fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll serve it over rice instead of couscous.


anna quigley
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. The chicken is cooked in a creamy Dijon sauce and served over couscous. It's a quick and easy meal that's sure to please the whole family.


Chosen Josephine Richards (Chosen Richards)
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ethan Harrison
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jazmín Sriyani
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Denroy Adams
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I'm not a fan of Dijon mustard, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Sankau
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. The chicken is cooked in a creamy Dijon sauce and served over couscous. It's a quick and easy meal that's sure to please the whole family.


Edison Jumping Eagle
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Kamal Abdullahi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashikkhan Ilahikhan
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


SyEd Roki Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the couscous is a nice change from rice or potatoes.


Faith Menge
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Titus hawks
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it over couscous and it was a perfect meal.


Isabel Nieves
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family loves.


Mesi Teka
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. The couscous was a great addition and added a nice texture to the dish.


Lumin Drake
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I served it over couscous and it was a huge hit with my family.


Bhatti Bhatti
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This chicken dijon couscous dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the couscous was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.