Description
Creamy Dijon Chicken brings zesty comfort to your dinner table with a mouthwatering sauce that combines tangy mustard and rich cream. Tender chicken breasts get a flavor boost that makes weeknight meals feel special without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken breasts thoroughly dry using paper towels. Season generously with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot pan. Sear for 6-7 minutes until golden brown underneath.
- Flip chicken breasts and cook additional 6-7 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 minced garlic cloves to same skillet, stirring constantly for exactly 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 1 cup heavy cream into skillet. Whisk ingredients together, creating a smooth sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken breasts to skillet, nestling them into creamy sauce. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh thyme over the top.
- Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing sauce to coat chicken completely and flavors to meld together.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates. Spoon remaining sauce generously over each breast. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry to ensure a golden, crispy exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and the best searing results.
- Choose a high-quality Dijon mustard for a more robust and complex flavor in the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories without losing creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 19-21 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg