Easy Creamy Dijon Chicken and Potatoes
Easy Creamy Dijon Chicken and Potatoes is a comforting dish that brings together succulent chicken breasts and crispy potatoes enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but it also impresses guests at special gatherings. With its tangy Dijon mustard flavor and simple ingredients, it is perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors that satisfies every palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 potatoes
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup cream
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Peel and cube the potatoes, then toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a large sheet pan.
- Roast the potatoes for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Flatten the chicken breasts between parchment paper using a meat mallet.
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Sear the chicken in a heated deep pan for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add chicken stock and simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in cream and Dijon mustard; let it thicken slightly.
- Add lemon juice and return the chicken to the sauce; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley alongside the roasted potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg