Description
Chicken and Potatoes with Dijon Cream Sauce is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts, crispy baby potatoes, and a creamy Dijon sauce. The rich sauce, made with garlic, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream, perfectly complements the chicken and potatoes.
Ingredients
3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Italian blend seasoning – OR Herbs de Provence
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ pound baby potatoes – halved or quartered (no larger than 1-inch pieces)
For the Dijon cream sauce:
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt – or to taste
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper – or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts and potatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, toss to coat, and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (or Herbs de Provence).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Add the potatoes to the other half of the pan. Transfer chicken and potatoes to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and Dijon mustard. Whisk in heavy cream, salt, and pepper, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken and potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve with the sauce spooned over the chicken and potatoes. Garnish with cracked black pepper and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Vegetarian option: Swap the chicken for cauliflower or zucchini for a lighter vegetarian version.
- Add more vegetables like carrots, onions, or bell peppers for added flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Dijon sauce.
- Substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier cut of meat.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (15-20 minutes in the oven)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg