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Creamy Dijon Chicken with Mushrooms

Creamy Dijon Chicken with Mushrooms

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 40 mins

A classic French-inspired chicken dish with a rich Dijon mustard cream sauce and earthy mushrooms. Comforting, elegant, and ideal for a cosy midweek dinner.



 

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce

  • 250 g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 100 ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Pairings

  • Creamy mashed potatoes
  • Steamed green beans or tenderstem broccoli

Instructions

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Prepare the Chicken

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  1. Step 1

    Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  3. Step 3

    Remove and keep warm.

Build the Base

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    In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook until browned and their moisture evaporates.

  2. Step 5

    Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic.

Create the Sauce

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    Stir in Dijon mustard and thyme.

  2. Step 7

    Pour in chicken stock and reduce slightly.

  3. Step 8

    Add cream and simmer until thick and glossy.

Finish & Serve

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    Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.

  2. Step 10

    Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes before serving.

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