Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Dijon Chicken recipe that features tender chicken breasts in a velvety mustard cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional for texture)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Stir in Parmesan, return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken, and simmer. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute half-and-half for the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
