Best 9 Tarragon Chicken Breast Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Tarragon Chicken Breast Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. This refreshing salad features succulent chicken breasts, expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection, served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens. The tarragon vinaigrette dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy tarragon, zesty lemon, and rich olive oil, elevates the salad to a new level of gustatory delight. With its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and explosion of flavors, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Our collection of Tarragon Chicken Breast Salad recipes offers a delightful array of variations to suit every preference. From the classic Tarragon Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts, which offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, to the Tarragon Chicken Salad with Avocado and Feta, which boasts a creamy and tangy twist, there's a recipe for every palate. For those seeking a lighter option, the Tarragon Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing provides a refreshing and healthy alternative. And for a unique take on this classic dish, the Tarragon Chicken Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa offers a hearty and flavorful twist that's sure to impress.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Already have a go-to chicken salad recipe? No matter, you're still going to want to give this one a try. Our Tarragon Chicken Salad isn't quite as straightforward as a classic chicken salad recipe, but it's well worth the extra ingredients and preparation. The recipe starts with a host of crunchy goodness thanks to chopped pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion. The dressing is livened up with the addition of the zest and juice of a lemon and chopped fresh tarragon. While the tarragon might be a little outside of your comfort zone, we definitely think you should give it a try. Just one little ingredient can take your ho-hum recipe to the next level-and tarragon is just the ticket in this chicken salad recipe. Be sure to toast the pecans before adding them to the dish; the crunch and flavor that results will be well worth the quick effort. Make our Tarragon Chicken Salad for your next baby shower or bridal shower and it will be the hit of the party. Just be sure to whip up an extra batch to have at home too-you won't be able to resist this stuff.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 2h25m

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1 medium Granny Smith apple, diced
1 cup celery, diced
4 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

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



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Chicken salad can be dressed up in so many ways. This delicious variation uses Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and herbaceous fresh tarragon.

Provided by Anita Schecter

Categories     Brunch     Dinner     Entree     Lunch     Side Dish     Sandwich     Salad

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
For the Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced small
1/4 red onion, peeled and diced small
For the Salad:
2 cups assorted salad greens
Crackers, or toasted bread

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 435 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 4 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TARRAGON CHICKEN BREAST SALAD



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Tarragon-spiced chicken breast and lemon gives this chicken salad plenty of flavor. Serve alone, in a scooped-out tomato, or make a sandwich!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Poached Chicken Breasts, boned, skinned, and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 sprig fresh tarragon, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl and add lemon juice. Toss to combine. Add mayonnaise, tarragon, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Serve as desired.

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON



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Chicken salad often finds its way to my summer menus, served on greens or a croissant. I think this one is just a little special. It's sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, a little savory from the tarragon, crunchy from the pecans and celery, and lightened up a bit with some yogurt.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups grilled skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped
½ red apple - peeled, cored, and diced
½ cup halved green grapes
⅓ cup toasted chopped pecans
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 lime, zested and juiced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, apple, grapes, pecans, red onion, and celery in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, tarragon, Dijon mustard, and lime zest and juice together in a small bowl. Stir dressing into the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 206.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 small tart apple, cored and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup lightly salted, roasted cashews, roughly chopped
4 cups arugula, washed and dried
Olive oil, for dressing arugula

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, apple, celery, and onions in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, lightly dress arugula with olive oil. Serve chicken salad on a bed of arugula and top with cashews.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, plus more for the bread
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup small-diced celery (2 stalks)
8 to 10 slices health or seven-grain bread
1 package mesclun salad mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • When the chicken is cool, remove and discard the skin and bones and cut the chicken into 3/4-inch dice. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the mayonnaise, tarragon, celery, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.
  • To assemble, spread a little mayonnaise on half the bread slices, top with the chicken salad and mesclun mix, and cover with the remaining slices of bread. Cut in half and serve.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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To prepare chicken breasts without using any fat, choose poaching. Heat them in barely simmering water for a few minutes, then let stand in the liquid until cooked through. They will stay moist and tender -- perfect for cold salads.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
1 head green-leaf lettuce (12 ounces), leaves separated

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large straight-sided skillet or pot. Add water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a bare simmer; cook 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let chicken stand, covered, until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove chicken from liquid and let cool completely.
  • Shred chicken with two forks. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, celery, and tarragon; toss to combine. Serve over lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g

SAUTéED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TARRAGON



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As the owner of the French Laundry, Per Se and Bouchon, restaurateur Thomas Keller is best known for haute cuisine, but he can do weeknight cooking, too. Case in point: this elegant and easy chicken dish that can be ready in about 20 minutes.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
6 large (about 6 ounces each) or 12 small (about 3 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Canola oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon plus 1 tablespoon whole tarragon leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together paprika and curry powder, and sprinkle on both sides of chicken breasts; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Place 2 breasts on large sheet of plastic wrap, cover with more plastic and pound with a mallet until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with remaining breasts. (Chicken may be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 12 hours.)
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Season chicken on both sides with salt. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add enough canola oil to film the bottom of pan. Working in batches, without crowding, place breasts smooth side down and let cook until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Turn and cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
  • Wipe out skillet and return to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and shallot, and sauté for 30 seconds, swirling pan to coat shallot with butter. Add wine, raise heat to medium-high, and cook until wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add stock, bring to boil, and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped tarragon, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and any juices that have accumulated on baking sheet. Swirl to melt butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken on a warmed platter, pour sauce over it, and garnish with whole tarragon leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 207 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a light and easy to make chicken salad. For a less tangy dressing, use light mayonnaise instead of the sour cream. Also, green onions can be substituted for the chives, if necessary.

Provided by jessica

Categories     Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 ½ cups chopped celery
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
¼ cup reduced fat sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 78.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, slice them to the same thickness before pan-frying.
  • When making the dressing, whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.
  • If you don't have tarragon on hand, you can substitute it with another fresh herb, such as basil, thyme, or cilantro.
  • To save time, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken breasts from scratch.
  • Serve the chicken salad over a bed of lettuce or mixed greens, or use it as a sandwich filling.

Conclusion:

This tarragon chicken breast salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal or a quick and easy weeknight dinner, this salad is a great option.

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