Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice with Walnuts

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: 30 Minutes to Say You're Sorry

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (77)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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recipe Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice with Walnuts
christina crosby, TX 11-09-2009
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had a few problems
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I had a few problems with this dish. First I went to severals farmers markets and couldn't find fresh tarragon so I used... dried. Then the sauce was not good at all, no where did it say that it would curdle! I had to throw it out. I will try to make again and watch out for the sauce. Read more
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Tammy Breckenridge, MN 08-03-2009
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Fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Rachel I enjoy very fine dining...and this was a wonderful treat at home! Excellent!
recipe Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice with Walnuts
Shirley New York, NY 12-15-2008
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Nice introduction to tarragon
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I had never cooked with tarragon before trying this dish and found out that we like it. I have since made this quite a few... times because it really is a quick and nicely flavorful dish (the addition of nuts truly brightens up the packaged rice). I've had some issues with the sauce curdling when I tried to use half and half or sour cream, but not with heavy cream so that is what I stick to now.Read more
recipe Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice with Walnuts
Kathy Valrico, FL 10-19-2008
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WOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I could not believe something this easy could be so amazingly good. This will be a regular in my kitchen.
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Dyah N. Hollywood, CA 05-05-2008
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of my husband favorites! I didn't have wild rice at that time so I used brown rice. It was just so yummy! We... love you Rachel!!Read more
recipe Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild Rice with Walnuts
Danielle washingtonville, NY 01-07-2008
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yummmmmmmy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The sauce is very strong but a little goes a long way. It is a delicious way to turn ordinary chicken into a great meal. My... family is constantly asking me to make it. It is soo easy to make......the key is letting the chicken get brown. I really spice up the chicken with a lot of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. I also add more tomato paste. I love it!Read more