Description
Hearty chicken and potatoes with dijon cream sauce delivers comfort on a plate for home cooks seeking classic French-inspired elegance. Creamy mustard notes complement tender chicken, while golden potatoes provide satisfying texture that will delight you at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb (454 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring even heat distribution for optimal cooking.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot, oiled oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until achieving a rich golden crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside while preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Create the creamy Dijon sauce by whisking together chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and whole-grain mustard, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce halved potatoes to the skillet, gently coating them in the luxurious sauce to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Carefully return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the potatoes.
- Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches perfect doneness and potatoes become tender and golden.
- Once cooked, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the dish is warm, allowing the rich, creamy sauce to tantalize the taste buds.
Notes
- Choose skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that absorbs the creamy sauce beautifully.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and a perfect golden-brown sear on the chicken.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter, dietary-friendly version that maintains rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg