Description
Creamy Dijon Chicken Delight combines French-inspired comfort with simple ingredients, creating a luxurious meal that speaks to home cooks seeking elegant yet approachable cuisine. Robust flavors and silky sauce invite diners to savor each perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Vegetables and Potatoes:
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Italian blend seasoning or herbs de Provence
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F for roasting the dish.
- Coat chicken and potatoes with olive oil, then generously season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature. Sear chicken and potatoes separately until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove browned chicken and potatoes from skillet, keeping them warm on a separate plate.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until aromatic, releasing its intense flavor.
- Create the creamy Dijon sauce by whisking chicken broth, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Reintroduce chicken and potatoes into the skillet, gently coating them with the rich, tangy sauce.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to cook thoroughly and potatoes to become tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper and optional fragrant herbs for enhanced presentation and flavor.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Pat chicken and potatoes completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum browning and crispy exterior.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories without losing creamy texture.
- Customize the dish by adding chopped bacon, mushrooms, or bell peppers during the skillet stage for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg