A Different Chicken Dijonaisse Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and creamy Chicken Dijonnaise, ready in under 30 minutes! This quick recipe features tender chicken in a luscious Dijon mustard sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated gathering. Enhance the flavor with a touch of rosemary, thyme, or tarragon. Serve it over puff pastry shells for an impressive appetizer or atop noodles, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a truly upscale family meal. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 613.8 kcal
Protein 95g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A Different Chicken Dijonaisse

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (about 1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or tarragon), to taste

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How to Make A Different Chicken Dijonaisse

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove onions and garlic from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet. Cook and stir until chicken is opaque and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Do not overcook.
  4. Return the cooked onions and garlic to the skillet. Stir in Dijon mustard and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add white wine (or sherry, milk, or cream) to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
  7. Stir in the optional fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or tarragon).
  8. Gently simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Do not boil.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite noodles, pasta, mashed potatoes, or in puff pastry shells. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

98g

Carbs

2g

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