Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Method

  • Pound the chicken to even thickness.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour.
  • Reserve flour.
  • In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter, add chicken and brown on both sides.
  • Transfer to heated platter.
  • Add shallots to skillet and saute briefly.
  • Add wine.
  • Cook until nearly evaporated.
  • Add reserved flour, stir, and cook 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with tarragon and add chicken broth.
  • Return chicken to pan and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to heated platter and keep hot.
  • Add 1 tablespoon each butter and cream to pan, heat and pour over chicken.