Description
Heavenly Chicken and Potatoes with Dijon Cream Sauce is a delectable dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary experiences. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, creamy Dijon sauce, paired with perfectly roasted potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy within. This meal not only fills your home with irresistible aromas but also creates moments of joy and togetherness at the dinner table. Perfect for any occasion, it promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1.5 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Toss chopped potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken breasts in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet; add minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream to the same skillet. Stir until combined and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices; spoon sauce over chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Serve roasted potatoes alongside the creamy Dijon-coated chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg