Description
Chicken Dijon Cream Sauce with Potatoes is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, mustard-infused cream sauce, served alongside perfectly roasted Yukon Gold potatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, bringing comfort to your dinner table with every bite. Impress your guests with this elegant yet simple meal that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard (whole grain preferred)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken until browned on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard; stir well to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Serve the chicken alongside roasted potatoes and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and potatoes (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg