Ruzicka Chicken

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Ruzicka Chicken, a mouthwatering skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in a silky Dijon mustard and cream sauce. This recipe combines simple pantry staples like garlic, paprika, and chicken broth with fresh thyme and a touch of zesty lemon juice for a flavor-packed meal that's both elegant and easy to make. In just 45 minutes, you’ll create a restaurant-quality dish perfect for pairing with fluffy rice or roasted vegetables. Garnished with vibrant parsley, this one-pan wonder is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for weeknights or special occasions, Ruzicka Chicken is a comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe that will quickly become a family favorite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Stir in the Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and incorporate the browned bits.

5. Add the fresh thyme and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.

6. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

7. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with your choice of sides like rice or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (325.4g)

Calories		625
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		40.3 g	52%
	Saturated Fat	18.5 g	93%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		224 mg	75%
Sodium		947 mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate		2.3 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.7 g	2%
	Total Sugars	0.3 g
Protein		55.3 g	111%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		37 mg	3%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		548 mg	12%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1453 cal (61.2%%)

Protein: 883 cal (37.2%%)

Carbs: 36 cal (1.5%%)