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- White Wine and Dijon Braised Chicken with Tarragon
- Inspired by Chicken in Riesling and Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken
- 2 bone-in chicken breasts (or your favorite pieces, about 2 1/2 lbs.)
- 1 t. fine sea salt
- 3/4 t. fresh ground pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 T. olive oil
- 2 T. unsalted butter, divided
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2 T. finely chopped shallot
- 2 1/2 c. baby carrots
- 1 c. dry white wine
- 1 1/2 lbs. small (2-inch) red potatoes
- 1/2 c. whipping cream
- 1 T. Dijon mustard
- 2 t. tarragon, chopped
View Full Recipe at Eliots Eats
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1165g | |
| Calories 886 | |
| Calories from Fat 313 | 35% |
| Total Fat 35.67g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 19.5g | 78% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 2904mg | 121% |
| Potassium 2177mg | 62% |
| Total Carbs 70.79g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 68% |
| Sugars 33.55g | 22% |
| Protein 7.93g | 13% |
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