CHICKEN IN TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE, WHITE AND WILD RICE WITH WALNUTS

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Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice with Walnuts image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package, 5 to 7 ounces, white and wild rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's or Near East brands) cooked to package directions -- either chicken or herb flavors are fine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
Salt and pepper
4 pieces, 8 ounces each, boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, eyeball it
1/4 cup water, eyeball it
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or 1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup, 1 (2-ounce) package chopped walnuts, available on baking aisle, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Edible flowers (available in produce section with herbs) for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Preheat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown and cook chicken, 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken to a plate and cover. Reduce heat a bit. Add vinegar and water, scrape up pan drippings. Stir in tomato paste, cream, half-and-half or sour cream and tarragon. Remove from heat.
  • Toss nuts and parsley with cooked rice. Slice chicken on an angle and arrange on a bed of rice. Top with sauce and serve. Garnish plate with edible flowers and tarragon.

Mian Muhammad Sajid
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Rexzy Maximiliane
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Carlos Rivas
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and the sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Juan Guevara
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Levi Ntabo
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Scout211th Birmingham
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Jessica Campa
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Naveed Gebrial
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


wonuola stitches
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and the sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Zeeshan Naqvi
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Earthy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Parvin Olivia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Stella Wambui
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Siphelo Nkomo
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the tarragon cream sauce was rich and flavorful. The rice and walnuts added a nice texture and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sp