Ingredients
2 T unsalted butter
1 T vegetable oil
6 boneless skinless chicken
breast halves
1 c dry white wine or vermouth
3 t Dijon mustard
2 T fresh tarragon, chopped
1 c heavy cream
Directions
1.Melt butter in oil in a heavy non-stick skillet over a medium high heat.
2.
Sauté chicken breasts about 4 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
3.
Add wine to the same skillet. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
4.
Stir in the mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper to taste.
5.
Whisk in cream and boil until mixture thickens slightly for about 3 minutes.
6.
Return chicken to the pan and turn to coat with sauce. Simmer for 5 – 10 minutes, until chicken is tender.
7.
Serve chicken with sauce.
Paired New Zealand or French Unoaked Chardonnay