Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipes

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add pecans. Cook stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes or until fragrant and toasted.
• Whisk together mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, apples celery, and onion until blended. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Stir in 1/2 cup toasted pecans just before serving. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a large bowl mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and tarragon.
• Add the remaining ingredients: Add the chicken, dried cranberries and celery. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lettuce for a simple salad, in a tomato that has been cut open for a stuffed tomato, or with slices of bread for a chicken salad sandwich. Did you love this recipe? Give us some stars below!

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil and place them on a sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast them in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
• Once the chicken has cooled, dice or shred it with two forks.
• Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard and fresh chopped tarragon. Stir in the diced celery, diced onion and chicken. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
• Serve the chicken salad on a bed of the mixed salad greens alongside crackers or toasted bread and fresh seedless grapes.

CREAMY TARRAGON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespooons Dijon mustard and 1/2 tablespoon tarragon leaves. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts in a covered dish (or in a plastic zip-lock bag) and keep chilled in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, add the flour to a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour. Brown the chicken on both sides in the heated skillet. Cover, and continue cooking the chicken for about 15 minutes, turn and cook other side about 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, sauté the minced shallots (or red onion), garlic, and mushroom slices for about 3 or 4 minutes or until onions are soft.
• Deglaze the pan by adding the wine, cream, mustard and tarragon to the onion/garlic mixture. Stir frequently, scraping the pan to loosen bits of chicken that might remain, and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken. Return chicken to skillet just long enough (about a minute or so) to coat with the cream sauce.
• Place chicken breasts on individual plates, and drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• The day before, gently fry the bacon in a large non-stick frying pan for 30 minutes, until the fat turns golden. Lift on to kitchen paper to absorb excess fat, and leave to cool and crisp. Crumble into pieces and chill.
• Put the oil, vinegar and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper into a screw-top jar. Put the lid on securely and shake the dressing, then keep in a cool place (not the fridge or it will go cloudy).
• Half an hour ahead, add the tarragon to the dressing, and shake until well mixed. Tip into a bowl and toss with the chicken, radishes and bacon.
• Tear the lettuce roughly and arrange on a platter. Snip the cress with scissors and sprinkle over, then top with the chicken.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, chives or green onions, yogurt, sour cream or mayonnaise, and tarragon; mix lightly. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned. Add almonds to chicken salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

SOUR CREAM-TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together sour cream and mayonnaise.
• Stir in chicken, celery, tarragon, salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours for tastes to combine.