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Chicken Diane
This Chicken Diane recipe is a classic, comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, savory sauce. The sauce, rich with the flavors of mushrooms, brandy, and a touch of Dijon mustard, beautifully complements the chicken, making every bite a delightful experience.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless, pounded to even thickness
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup shallots finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mushrooms cremini or button, sliced
- ½ cup brandy or cognac
- ¾ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add shallots, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and the shallots are soft.
- Add the brandy or cognac to the skillet. Flambé carefully or let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce the alcohol.
- Stir in the chicken broth and Dijon mustard, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes.
- Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet, coating it with the sauce and mushrooms. Heat through for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
- For an even cook, pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness before seasoning.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute brandy with apple juice or chicken broth.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the dish, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied flavors and textures.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving; this helps the chicken retain its juices for a more flavorful experience.
- If the sauce thickens too much upon cooling, simply reheat with a splash of chicken broth to regain the desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
669mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.