Chicken Tarragon for Chicken Sandwich Filling
Transform your sandwiches with the irresistible flavors of Chicken Tarragon, a creamy and herbaceous chicken salad filling that’s as elegant as it is easy to prepare. This recipe combines tender cooked chicken breast with a luscious dressing made of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Fresh tarragon leaves are the star ingredient, adding a hint of sophisticated, anise-like flavor that elevates every bite. Crunchy celery, fresh scallions, and a touch of salt and black pepper tie it all together, creating a perfectly balanced mixture that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Whether layered between slices of crusty bread, packed into buttery croissants, or served atop crisp lettuce leaves, this tarragon-infused chicken salad is a versatile and crowd-pleasing option for lunches, picnics, or quick meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 medium Celery stalk
- 2 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Chop the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces, or shred it finely if preferred. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery stalk into small pieces and thinly slice the scallions. Add these to the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Finely chop the fresh tarragon leaves and stir them into the mayonnaise mixture to combine.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and well mixed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.7 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2140 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 114.1 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
