Orange Tarragon Chicken

Rice and Roasted Asparagus
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup white wine (or use chicken broth)
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp dried tarragon

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half crosswise, and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
  3. Add wine; cook 2 minutes, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits.
  4. Stir in orange juice, cream, and tarragon. Return chicken to skillet, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over rice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup long-grain white rice

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together asparagus and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until asparagus is browned and tender.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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