Lemon Tarragon Chicken

This low carb lemon tarragon chicken is an amazing combination of flavors!

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When I roast a whole chicken, my favorite ingredients to add while roasting are a herb butter (usually parsley or tarragon) and lemons. So this recipe encompasses all those flavors – plus butter and cream! If you’re following a low-carb-high-fat diet – this dish is particularly good for you!

Add butter and a little oil to a skillet and place over a medium-high heat. When melted and sizzling, add some chicken breast chunks (or strips, if you prefer) and some chopped fresh tarragon. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, turning regularly.

Add heavy cream to the pan and let it bubble up. Reduce the heat and let it simmer and reduce for five minutes.

Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to season.

This lemon tarragon chicken dish would wonderful served with some shirataki rice, some steamed green beans or some roasted broccoli!

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Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2

Calories: 462 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbs unsalted butter
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped or sliced
• 2 tbs fresh tarragon chopped
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbs lemon juice
• salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Melt the butter and oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and tarragon, saute until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Add the cream, let the sauce bubble up, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

3g net carbs per serving

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462 Calories from Fat 342

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38g 58%

Saturated Fat 21g 105%

Cholesterol 184mg 61%

Sodium 156mg 7%

Potassium 517mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%

Protein 25g 50%

Vitamin A 26.8%

Vitamin C 6.3%

Calcium 6.5%

Iron 5.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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