Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe

Tarragon Chicken Salad RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe Rating 0

"This attractive salad was a big hit at a summer party last year," shares Janet Holowczak of South Windsor, Connecticut.

This recipe is:

Healthy

Diabetic Friendly

0
[X]

Rate Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6 Servings
15 25 40

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 pound red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, bring the wine or broth, onion, garlic, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil. Boil and stir for 7-9 minutes or until liquid is evaporated.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise and tarragon mixture. Add chicken and onion; toss to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • In a large nonstick saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add potatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans. Cover and simmer 6-9 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
  • Drain and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, spoon the chicken mixture onto the center of a serving plate. Arrange bean mixture around chicken mixture. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 268 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Tarragon Chicken Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2004, p17

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • Healthy Cooking Tips

    Whether you're a diabetic, cutting calories, or watching your carbs cooking healthy meals can be a challenge. Here are some great and easy tips to remember for cooking healthy and delicious meals.

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Tarragon Chicken Salad (0)

Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe

Tarragon Chicken Salad

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT