Daily life that is fueled by homemade, nutritious meals is rich. Those meals don't require a ton of effort other than a little forethought and shopping. Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce is an easy weeknight meal as well as an elegant offering to dinner guests. It starts with browned chicken, continues with cherry tomatoes and pearl onions, and ends with beautifully seasoned tomato tarragon gravy. Deliciousness in one pan!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6

3 pounds chicken pieces (See notes.)

Salt and pepper to season the chicken

1 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil

8 oz pearl onions, about 250 grams

3 Tbsp flour

½ cup tarragon vinegar (See notes.)

2 cups chicken stock

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 lb cherry tomatoes, about 500 grams

6-7 tarragon sprigs

Season the chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper on both sides.

Heat a shallow braising pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and oil. When

the butter has melted, add the chicken pieces skin side down. Work in batches, if

needed, till all the pieces are browned. Remove to a platter.

Reduce heat to medium, add more fat, if needed, then add the pearl onions. Sauté till they are browned and slightly tender.

Add the flour, stirring for about a minute, then add the tarragon vinegar and

chicken stock, whisking until slightly thickened. Add the tomato paste and stir to

incorporate.

Bring to a simmer and add the chicken back to the pan along with the tomatoes

and tarragon. Cook and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked

through.

Serve with rice and green vegetables.

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Bon Appétit!

Tammy Circeo, Freelance Recipe Writer