Description
Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce and Mashed Potatoes is a comforting delight that combines tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce with fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a gourmet meal right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup smooth Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and Dijon mustard; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, stirring until combined and bubbly.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash with remaining butter and milk until creamy.
- Serve chicken topped with sauce over mashed potatoes, garnished with chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 chicken breast with sauce and mashed potatoes (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg