Description
A delicious and creamy Dijon chicken served with fluffy mashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, and lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- For the mashed potatoes, boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the creamy Dijon chicken over a bed of mashed potatoes, drizzling extra sauce on top.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use skinless chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Add steamed vegetables like green beans or broccoli on the side for a colorful and nutritious addition to the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg