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Creamy Dijon Chicken

Creamy Dijon Chicken: A Quick and Irresistible Delight

This Creamy Dijon Chicken recipe brings gourmet vibes to your table in just 30 minutes with a tangy mustard and silky cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for extra flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter/neutral oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or Dried Thyme use Italian seasoning or rosemary as alternatives
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Dijon Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
  2. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Lower the heat and add more olive oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, sprinkle with thyme, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.

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