Description
Creamy Dijon Chicken is a quick and flavorful stovetop dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, tangy sauce made with Dijon mustard, white wine, and heavy cream. This delicious meal is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for searing the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Melt Butter: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate all the flavors into the sauce.
- Add Cream and Mustard: Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard; let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Season Sauce: Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors.
- Return Chicken: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, coating them well with the creamy Dijon sauce.
- Simmer Together: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a few more minutes to absorb the flavors and ensure the coating is thorough.
- Garnish: If desired, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a touch of color and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Dijon chicken hot over your choice of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- The dry white wine can be substituted with chicken broth if preferred.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet to get a nice sear on the chicken.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to your taste preference.
- Fresh parsley adds visual appeal and a subtle fresh flavor but is optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
