In this savory Creamy Dijon Chicken Breasts recipe, chicken breast is pan-seared and cooked in a decadent and easy-to-make sauce.
This recipe is so simple, yet the sauce has such a complex flavor. Dijon mustard adds a little bit of tangy spice to the creamy wine-infused sauce. Dijon chicken breast is a delicious low carb dinner that will end on the dinner rotation again and again!
Creamy Dijon Chicken Breasts
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Low Carb Dijon Chicken
- This dijon chicken recipe is a savory and creamy meal that is so easy to make as a main dish. It would go great with a side dish of Cauliflower Fried Rice or Easy Homemade Zoodles.
- Cook like a professional with this recipe. Nothing is better than a meal with complex flavors yet is so simple and easy. A splash of wine, some dijon, and cream come together beautifully in this main dish.
Ingredients and Variations
THE CHICKEN – Choose fresh or frozen, skinless and boneless chicken breasts for this recipe. Boneless and skinless chicken thighs could also be used as a replacement for the breasts.
DIJON CREAM SAUCE – Some sauteed garlic, grainy Dijon, soy sauce, dry white wine, and cream are the secret ingredients to this sauce.
VARIATIONS – For extra flavoring to this recipe try making a honey marinade for the chicken breast. For a grande finale, top it with some parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon.
How To Make Chicken Dijon
This one-pot meal will be ready in no time!
- Brown the chicken.
- Remove chicken from the pan. Cook the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook as per the recipe below.
What to Serve With Creamy Dijon Chicken
A dish like this would go great with some potato-like recipes like Keto Scalloped Potatoes (Daikon), Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, Lemon Roasted Cauliflower, or some Low Carb (Keto) Zucchini Fries.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- When pan-searing the chicken make sure that it is slightly browned on both sides.
- Also don’t crowd the chicken in the pan. There should be enough room for all the chicken and the sauce.
- When reducing the wine in the pan watch it carefully. It should be reduced by half before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Other Easy Chicken Recipes To Try!
- Skillet Chicken and Mushrooms – easy one pan entree.
- Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Recipe – so juicy!
- Garlic Butter Chicken Bites – perfect for dinner or an appetizer.
- Butterflied Chicken – easy way to cook a whole chicken.
Creamy Dijon Chicken Breasts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 Tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness. Season generously with salt & pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side or until browned. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add butter and garlic to the pan and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in Dijon, soy sauce and heavy cream. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken to the pan and simmer until heated through. *see note below
Notes
- Be sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to check.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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