Creamy Lemon Dijon Chicken
This lemon Dijon chicken features juicy seared chicken breasts simmered in a fresh lemon Dijon mustard cream sauce. Amazing over a bowl of rice or pasta!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 259kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- Rice or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in pan and sear 3-5 minutes on both sides until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour chicken broth into pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Whisk in heavy cream and mustard until smooth.
- Nestle chicken breasts into sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and allow to simmer 8-10 minutes, folding occasionally until chicken registers 165F.
- Fold lemon zest, juice, and parsley into sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve lemon dijon chicken warm over rice or pasta and enjoy!
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Storing Instructions
Store chicken in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken breast (calculated without rice or pasta) | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 12.4g | Fat: 21.9g | Saturated Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg