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.

champika chamod
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take a lot of time. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


sidra Samadi
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect main course for a special occasion.


Maria Valle
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and memorable meal.


williamos11
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This is a great recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I like to serve it over pasta or rice, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


As Das
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and comforting meal.


Deedar hussain khaskheli
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This dish is easy to make and doesn't take a lot of time. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.


kHaWaJa Iraj
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I'm not a huge fan of tarragon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Qasim qasim saeed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and memorable meal.


Afif Hossain Dhrudo
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This is a great recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I like to serve it over pasta or rice, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Haru n
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and comforting meal.


Jason Johnson
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take a lot of time. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.


Shadat Hossin
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I'm not a huge fan of tarragon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Nabin Chy
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and memorable meal.


Derrick
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I like to serve it over pasta or rice, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Keeang Manate
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and comforting meal.


Elad Florence
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect main course for a special occasion.


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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take a lot of time. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Jam Asif
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I'm not usually a fan of tarragon, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over white rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Rochelle McRyans
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of tarragon, which gave the dish a unique and unforgettable taste. I served it over white and wild rice with walnuts, a