Description
Creamy chicken diane brings classic French-inspired comfort to home kitchens with elegant simplicity. Rich pan sauce and tender chicken create a delightful meal you can master easily.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, ensuring even seasoning on all surfaces.
- Warm a blend of olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F), creating a golden searing environment for the chicken.
- Carefully place chicken into the hot skillet, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a holding plate, keeping warm and preserving its juiciness.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan by adding Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up flavorful caramelized bits from the skillet’s bottom.
- Pour heavy cream into the sauce, allowing it to simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the creamy sauce and coating thoroughly.
- Simmer an additional 2 minutes to reheat chicken and marry flavors.
- Finish dish with fresh chopped parsley and a bright squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown sear and enhance flavor absorption.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like thyme or tarragon instead of parsley for a different aromatic profile that complements the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg