Description
Savory Dijon chicken brings French-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners, blending tangy mustard with rich cream sauce. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a silky sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whole grain mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both surfaces.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 45-60 seconds until aromatic.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping accumulated browned fragments from skillet bottom. Allow liquid to reduce by one-third, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and thyme. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gently reintroduce chicken breasts to skillet, coating thoroughly with mustard cream sauce. Warm chicken through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and silky.
Notes
- Choose organic, free-range chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful results.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature without overcooking.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer for a thicker texture or adding more broth for a lighter consistency.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg