Description
Chicken and Potatoes with Dijon Cream Sauce is a culinary delight that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and complemented by golden Yukon Gold potatoes, all enveloped in a rich, creamy Dijon sauce. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also elevates any dinner occasion, making it perfect for both weeknight family dinners and special gatherings. In less than an hour, you can impress your guests or satisfy your family with this comforting and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop potatoes into even chunks and mince the garlic.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Flavor Bombs: Sauté minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: Add chicken broth, scrape brown bits, then stir in Dijon mustard and cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Roast Potatoes: Toss chopped potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast at 425°F (220°C) for about 25-30 minutes.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet with sauce; simmer together for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg