Description
A mouthwatering dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy lemon Dijon sauce, cooked all in one skillet for easy preparation and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and lemon juice, whisking to combine.
- Pour in the cream and stir until fully integrated, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce, and simmer for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Dijon and lemon juice for up to two hours before cooking. You can add fresh herbs or a splash of white wine for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg