CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE - Delish Grandma's Recipes (2024)

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Prep Time:5 mins |Cook Time:25 mins |Total Time:30 mins |Servings:3

This is a wonderful one-pot dish with chicken and potatoes tossed in a rich, buttery Dijon cream sauce. The perfect meal that you can whip up in under thirty minutes!

INGREDIENTS :

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ lb baby potatoes – halved or quartered as needed (they should be no large than 1” pieces)
  • 2 tsp Italian blend seasoning – OR Herbs de Provence
  • salt and pepper to taste

Dijon cream sauce:

  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp salt – or to taste
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper – or to taste
  • 1 c. chicken broth – I used low sodium

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.

Chicken and potatoes:

Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the chicken and potatoes. Then, drizzle with a tbsp olive oil. Mix well and generously season the chicken and potatoes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning blend (or Herbs de Provence).

Step 3: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir well.

Step 4: To one half of the pan, add the chicken. To the other half, add the potatoes. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, undisturbed. Turn the chicken on the other side and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until both sides are browned.

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Step 5: To a plate, transfer the chicken when done and tent to keep warm.

Sauce:

Step 6: Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. To the melted butter, stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 7: Pour in the chicken broth and add the Dijon mustard. Stir well and whisk in the heavy cream. To taste, season with salt and pepper.

To assemble:

Step 8: To the pan, add the chicken and potatoes. Toss in the sauce. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked and the potatoes are tender.

Step 9: Over the chicken and potatoes, spoon the Dijon sauce. Serve garnished with some freshly cracked black pepper and fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 696 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 53 g, Fat: 46 g, Saturated Fat: 21 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 255 mg, Sodium: 1101 mg, Potassium: 1323 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 1295 IU, Vitamin C: 24 mg, Calcium: 115 mg, Iron: 3 mg

CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE - Delish Grandma's Recipes (1)

Yield: 3

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ lb baby potatoes – halved or quartered as needed (they should be no large than 1” pieces)
  • 2 tsp Italian blend seasoning – OR Herbs de Provence
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Dijon cream sauce:
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp salt – or to taste
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper – or to taste
  • 1 c. chicken broth – I used low sodium

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.

Chicken and potatoes:

Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the chicken and potatoes. Then, drizzle with a tbsp olive oil. Mix well and generously season the chicken and potatoes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning blend (or Herbs de Provence).

Step 3: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir well.

Step 4: To one half of the pan, add the chicken. To the other half, add the potatoes. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, undisturbed. Turn the chicken on the other side and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until both sides are browned.

Step 5: To a plate, transfer the chicken when done and tent to keep warm.

Sauce:

Step 6: Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. To the melted butter, stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 7: Pour in the chicken broth and add the Dijon mustard. Stir well and whisk in the heavy cream. To taste, season with salt and pepper.

To assemble:

Step 8: To the pan, add the chicken and potatoes. Toss in the sauce. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked and the potatoes are tender.

Step 9: Over the chicken and potatoes, spoon the Dijon sauce. Serve garnished with some freshly cracked black pepper and fresh herbs. Enjoy!

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CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE - Delish Grandma's Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What goes well with Dijon mustard? ›

It's perfect with eggs or potatoes (i.e.: devilled eggs, egg salad, mashed potato, potato salad), and provides the right finishing note for simple cheese dishes like mac and cheese, raclette, or a grilled cheese sandwich. Add it to hot dishes at the end, not the start, to retain the spiciness on the palette.

What is the difference between mustard sauce and Dijon mustard? ›

Dijon mustard is made with red wine vinegar, while yellow mustard contains corn, barley, rye, and wheat grains. Dijon mustard is a grainy yellow dressing, while yellow mustard is a smooth, creamy dressing. Dijon mustard is used as a condiment, while yellow mustard can also be served hot or cold.

What cheese goes best with Dijon mustard? ›

Seriously Sharp's complexity and slight nuttiness stands up to the robust tangy flavor of Dijon Mustard. Up your sandwich game with Seriously Sharp Cheddar, Dijon mustard, smoked turkey, and your favorite veggies.

What flavors go well with Dijon? ›

Dijon mustard also happens to pair wonderfully with pork, so you're able to make the most of the hearty, approachable protein for weeknight suppers that are anything but boring. It also perfectly complements sweet ingredients such as honey for homemade salad dressings and marinades.

What do the French use Dijon for? ›

Dijon mustard can be used as a condiment or spread, or as a base ingredient for sauces and vinaigrettes and salad dressings, transforming them into an elegant chef's delight. French-inspired dishes that feature Dijon mustard are referred to as “a la Dijonnaise”.

What food is Dijon famous for? ›

The capital of France's Burgundy region, Dijon is actually home to some of France's most well known dishes, including boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, snails and, of course, Dijon mustard. It's also one of the country's most famous winemaking regions, specializing in pinot noir and chardonnay.

What can you add Dijon mustard to? ›

It Elevates Dressings and Vinaigrettes

More saucy dressings for things like coleslaw, pasta salad, and potato salad can also benefit from a spoonful of Dijon to brighten the otherwise heavy ingredients. Don't throw away your jar of mustard.

What flavor does Dijon mustard add? ›

What Does It Taste Like? Dijon mustard has a tangy, sharp, and strong flavor with a bit of spice. The commercial recipes made today use an ingredient with a low acidity level in the mustard, which allows the potency of the mustard seeds to shine through.

What Flavour does Dijon mustard add? ›

Dijon definitely has a distinctive mustard flavor, and is more intense, sharp, and complex than yellow mustard. It is made with brown and/or black mustard seeds and white wine.

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