Chicken Dijon Pasta

Ingredients

• 10 oz chicken breast, cut into strips
• 6 oz egg noodles
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tsp dried tarragon
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced shallot for 2 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and tarragon; simmer 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.

5. 5

   Stir in heavy cream and simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens. Return chicken to the pan and coat in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve chicken and sauce over egg noodles, garnished with parsley if desired.