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Creamy Dijon Chicken

Creamy Dijon Chicken: A Quick Gourmet Delight at Home

Creamy Dijon Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings gourmet taste to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: French
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard adds a tangy kick
  • 1 cup heavy cream provides richness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried thyme for flavor
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
  3. Reduce heat and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Combine seared chicken with the sauce and thyme, simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 43gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, served with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a gourmet meal at home.

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