Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup cornichons or 1/3 cup other sour dill pickle, cut into 1 by 1/4 inch strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Method

  • Boil cream until thick and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, saute in butter 3-4 minutes per side, remove and keep warm.
  • Add chicken broth to skillet and boil until reduced to 1/4 cup.
  • Add pickles, cream and mustard and reheat without boiling.
  • Add tarragon, parsley and chives, return chicken to the pan just long enough to heat through, turn to coat with sauce and serve.