Broccoli Chicken Dijon
Elevate your weeknight dinner rotation with Broccoli Chicken Dijon, a rich and flavorful recipe that combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts and fresh broccoli florets in a creamy, tangy Dijon mustard sauce. This one-pan dish features simple pantry staples like garlic, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese, with a hint of lemon for added brightness. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a family-friendly meal that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. Perfect for those seeking an easy Dijon chicken recipe or a comforting broccoli and chicken dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets until tender but still vibrant green, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the Dijon sauce over them. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss gently with the sauce. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top.
Serve the Broccoli Chicken Dijon warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.9 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 805 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 5637 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 250.5 g | 501% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 911 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 447 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
