Description
Savor the delightful combination of tender chicken in a rich, creamy Dijon sauce paired with fluffy mashed potatoes. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or elegant date nights. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather ingredients; wash and chop herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (5-6 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet; cook an additional 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then drain and mash with butter and cream.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce alongside mashed potatoes garnished with herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g) with sauce and potatoes
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like rosemary or swapping potatoes for cauliflower for a low-carb option. Ensure chicken is dry before cooking for a perfect sear.