Dinner / Lunch
Dijon Chicken
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Large Cast Iron or Stainless Steel Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1lb. baby belly or Cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cups white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Handful of Italian parsley, chopped
Directions
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Season chicken
Season bite-size chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
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Heat skillet
Heat a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium heat.
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Heat oil and butter
Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil and butter. Swirl around till butter is melted, but not burnt.
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Cook chicken
Working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan, add in chicken and cook till nicely browned on both sides and cooked through (approximately 5 minutes).
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Remove chicken
Remove chicken to plate and set aside.
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Cook mushrooms
Add mushrooms and cook till they begin to soften and turn brown. Add in garlic and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Add wine
Add in wine and use a wooden spoon scrape the bottom of the pan to release any bits stuck to the pan. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid reduces to approximately 1/4 cup.
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Add stock
Add low-sodium chicken stock, bring to boil, and reduce to simmer.
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Add heavy cream
Add heavy cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
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Add Dijon mustard
Stir in Dijon mustard and juice of 1/2 lemon.
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Add chicken
Add chicken back to pan and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes to allow chicken to heat through.
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Serve
Add chopped parsley and serve.