Description
Culinary magic unfolds with chicken diane, a classic French-inspired dish blending tender chicken in a luxurious pan sauce. Rich cream, tangy Dijon mustard, and earthy mushrooms create a symphony of flavors you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 0.5 inch thickness
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced mushrooms
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup brandy (optional)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and olive oil. Sauté sliced mushrooms and chopped shallots for 5 minutes until mushrooms brown and shallots soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
- If using brandy, carefully remove pan from heat, add brandy, then return to heat. Simmer for 1 minute to reduce alcohol while preserving flavor.
- Incorporate chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Scrape browned bits from pan bottom. Simmer sauce for 2 minutes to slightly reduce.
- Lower heat and gradually stir in heavy cream. Gently simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating with sauce. Warm for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different herb blends like thyme, rosemary, or smoked paprika to add depth to the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Swap button mushrooms with wild varieties like shiitake or cremini for an earthier, more complex taste experience.
- Replace brandy with apple juice or white grape juice to maintain the recipe’s complexity without alcohol.
- Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a lighter, dairy-free version that still delivers rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg