Tangy Warm Chicken Salad

[Kitchen Witch]

Tangy Warm Chicken Salad
Ingredients:

* 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

Over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Sauté chicken pieces until cooked throughout. 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. 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. Stir in vegetable mixture and mustard, cooking until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately.

Makes 5 servings. 2.1 carbs per (2/3 cup) serving.