Description
Succulent Dijon chicken showcases French-inspired flavors with tender meat bathed in a rich, tangy sauce. Elegant weeknight dinner provides comforting warmth and sophisticated taste you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for perfectly seasoned chicken.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for 5-6 minutes, ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and preserving its juicy texture.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to lift the caramelized flavor bits from the pan’s surface.
- Whisk heavy cream and Dijon mustard into the broth, creating a rich, velvety sauce that will gently simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to bathe in the luxurious sauce and absorb additional flavor for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finish, adding a touch of color and fresh herbaceous notes before serving immediately.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra depth of flavor.
- Choose skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option, ensuring even cooking and tender results.
- Reduce the heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter, healthier alternative that still maintains a creamy texture.
- Swap Dijon mustard with whole grain mustard to add a rustic, textured element and enhance the sauce’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg