Low Carb Dijon Chicken
Creamy, flavorful, and keto-friendly, this Low Carb Dijon Chicken is a weeknight dinner hero that doesn’t compromise on taste. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a luscious sauce made with garlic, butter, chicken broth, heavy cream, and tangy Dijon mustard. The addition of fresh thyme adds an elegant, herbaceous note that ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 40 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is simple enough for busy evenings yet sophisticated enough for a special occasion. Serve over steamed veggies or cauliflower rice for a satisfying, low-carb meal that's as comforting as it is healthy. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick, creamy, and protein-packed recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Bring the broth to a simmer and let it reduce by about half, which should take approximately 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, mixing thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Let them simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes to heat through and soak up the flavors.
Add the chopped fresh thyme, stirring lightly to combine. Allow it to cook for an additional minute or two.
Serve the chicken hot, garnishing with additional thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.9 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.9 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 4646 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 217.8 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 262 mg | 6% | |
*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.
