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Dijon Chicken Breasts
Tender & juicy chicken breast is simmered in a creamy Dijon sauce on the stovetop for a quick & easy dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 5-6 oz each
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream or evaporated milk
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- Pound chicken to 1-inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until browned and the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside lightly covering with foil.
- Add butter and garlic to the pan. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in white wine, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in remaining ingredients and simmer for 2-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add chicken back to the pan along with any juices and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Notes
- Pound the chicken breasts so they cook evenly.
- Use a large skillet to ensure the chicken browns and the sauce reduces well. If the chicken is too crowded it will not brown well.
- Be sure that a meat thermometer reads 165°F, don't overcook.
- White wine adds great flavor to the sauce and it is highly recommended. I keep an inexpensive bottle of white wine for cooking in the fridge.
- White wine substitutions include chicken or veggie broth, or a tablespoon or so of white wine vinegar.
- Choose a dry (not sweet) white wine like Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc.
- Parmesan and parsley make a great optional garnish for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
287
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
776mg
(32%)
Potassium
480mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.