Dijon Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this creamy and flavorful Dijon Chicken Breasts recipe! Perfectly seared boneless, skinless chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious Dijon mustard and heavy cream sauce, enhanced with garlic, butter, and a touch of fresh thyme for a gourmet touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan dish blends savory, tangy, and velvety textures for a meal that feels indulgent yet effortless. Serve these tender chicken breasts over roasted vegetables, fluffy mashed potatoes, or buttery rice to soak up every last drop of the rich, flavorful sauce. Ideal for busy evenings or date-night dinners, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with half the salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Allow it to simmer for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Add the fresh thyme leaves if desired, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the chicken breasts drizzled with the Dijon mustard sauce, alongside your choice of sides such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.1 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.3 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 863 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 4271 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 218.0 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1926 mg | 41% | |
*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.
