Description
Indulge in a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy Dijon sauce, perfectly complemented by crispy roasted potatoes. This Chicken Dijon Cream Sauce with Potatoes is not only simple to prepare but also elegant enough to impress your guests. With its harmonious flavors and delightful textures, this meal transforms any gathering into a memorable experience.
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
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or baby potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes and skillet)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sear chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip chicken, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream; let simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce alongside roasted potatoes; garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet and roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken breast with sauce and potatoes (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg