Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce and Mashed Potatoes
Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce and Mashed Potatoes is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts in a rich, tangy sauce with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe brings warmth and satisfaction to any table. The delightful balance of flavors will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 lb)
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute. Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream until well combined.
- Add chicken broth and soy sauce; simmer for five minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over it.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish if necessary, cover with foil, and bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve the chicken alongside mashed potatoes drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and 1 cup mashed potatoes
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 856mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. - Substitute chicken with turkey or pork if desired. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.