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Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Dijon Sauce

Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Dijon Sauce
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Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Dijon Sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that combines tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms and a rich, tangy Dijon cream sauce. This recipe is easy to prepare, suitable for weeknight dinners or special occasions, and offers a perfect balance of comforting flavors with a sophisticated twist.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot or small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Liquids and Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Condiments and Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to ensure flavorful meat and a good sear.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm on a plate.
  3. Sauté Mushrooms and Aromatics: Add a bit more butter to the same pan. Add sliced mushrooms and allow them to cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a golden-brown color. Then stir in minced garlic and chopped shallots or onions. Cook until fragrant and softened.
  4. Build the Dijon Cream Sauce: Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard until fully combined. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce and mushrooms over the top. Cook on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld all the flavors together.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for color and freshness. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking and juicier results.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking mushrooms; sauté in batches if necessary for a better sear.
  • Deglaze the pan thoroughly to enhance the flavor of the sauce by scraping up browned bits from the skillet bottom.
  • Adjust the sauce thickness by adding more broth if too thick, or simmer longer to thicken.
  • Allow the sauce to rest off the heat for a few minutes; it will continue to thicken.

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Keywords: creamy chicken, mushrooms, Dijon sauce, easy dinner, gluten free, sautéed chicken, creamy sauce, weeknight meal, elegant recipe

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