Four 6- to 8-ounce bonelessskinless chicken breasts
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground white pepper
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonschopped shallot
1cupdry white wine
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1/2cupheavy cream
1teaspoonchopped fresh tarragon
1teaspoonchopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and white pepper. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan, and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
Increase the heat to high, add the shallot and white wine, and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a serving plate.
Whisk the mustard and heavy cream into the pan, and bring the sauce to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes, until thickened and bubbly.
Add the tarragon and parsley, and remove from the heat. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, and serve immediately.