Description
Heavenly Chicken and Potatoes with Dijon Cream Sauce is a comforting dish that combines juicy chicken and crispy Yukon Gold potatoes, all enveloped in a rich, tangy sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes seasoned with salt; cook until slightly tender.
- Nestle chicken among the potatoes and brown on one side. Flip gently.
- Whisk together Dijon mustard and heavy cream; pour over chicken and potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F (75°C) and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with chopped thyme and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg