Description
Chicken Diane emerges as a classic French-inspired dish celebrating rich, tangy flavors. Succulent chicken breasts bathed in a creamy mushroom sauce create an elegant meal perfect for special dinners with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Liquids and Condiments:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Oils and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil and butter until the butter is melted and slightly bubbling.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm and reserving skillet drippings.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and become tender.
- Pour in Dijon mustard, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate all browned bits.
- Reduce heat and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to concentrate flavors, allowing liquid to reduce slightly.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream, creating a smooth and rich sauce that begins to thicken within 2-3 minutes.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the creamy sauce and heating for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately with the luxurious sauce drizzled over the chicken.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in moisture.
- Choose a wide skillet to prevent overcrowding, which allows chicken to brown perfectly instead of steaming.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter, lower-calorie version without compromising rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg