Description
Indulge in a comforting plate of Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce served over fluffy mashed potatoes. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a dish that brings joy to your table and warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped for mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince the garlic and measure out the mustard and cream.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear them until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes each). Remove chicken from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard; stir well and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to soak in the sauce for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender. Mash with butter and a splash of milk until smooth.
- Serve Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg