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Total Carbohydrates: 5  per serving

Servings:  3 – 1 cup 

Tangy Chicken Salad

Prep Time:  40 Min

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, divided

2 whole chicken breasts
  (skinned, boned and cut into thin strips)

1/3 cup chopped red pepper

1 cup cooked asparagus pieces

2 tablespoons minced shallots

1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  (OR 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced.)

1 cup whipping cream

1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard

1/4 cup toasted almonds

 

1. Over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Sauté chicken pieces until cooked throughout.

 

2. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium-sized skillet. Cook red pepper, asparagus, shallots and tarragon over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

 

3. Add whipping cream to chicken. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, stirring constantly until cream is reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes.

 

4. Stir in vegetable mixture and mustard, cooking until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately.

 

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