Description
Succulent chicken diane elevates classic comfort food with rich, tangy flavors from France. Creamy pan sauce and tender chicken create a restaurant-worthy meal home cooks can master with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup brandy or white wine
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and black pepper for robust flavor enhancement.
- Preheat skillet with olive oil and butter at medium-high temperature until butter foam subsides, creating perfect searing conditions.
- Cook chicken pieces until golden caramel color develops, approximately 5-6 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a warm plate, maintaining its crisp exterior.
- In the same skillet, gently sweat finely chopped shallots and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Deglaze pan with brandy, allowing alcohol to reduce and concentrate flavors, then incorporate chicken broth and Dijon mustard.
- Lower heat and slowly stream heavy cream into the liquid, whisking continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Allow sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the luxurious cream sauce.
- Warm chicken through for an additional 2 minutes to marry flavors.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the dish for vibrant color and herbal brightness.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains glossy and chicken retains its succulent texture.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked areas.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Low-sodium chicken broth works great for controlling salt levels in the final dish.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Gluten-free option: Replace brandy with white wine or additional chicken broth if needed.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or tarragon can be wonderful flavor substitutes for parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg