Mom's Favorite Chicken
Comforting, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful, Mom's Favorite Chicken is the dinner recipe you'll turn to again and again. Tender, golden-browned chicken breasts are bathed in a velvety sauce made from heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and a bright splash of lemon juice, perfectly balanced with garlic and fresh parsley for a pop of herbaceous freshness. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings. Serve it alongside fluffy mashed potatoes or vibrant steamed veggies to soak up every luscious drop of the rich sauce. This family-favorite recipe is a timeless classic that combines simple ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 2
Place the flour on a plate and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
Step 6
Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 7
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 9
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them, and let them warm through for 3-4 minutes.
Step 10
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1240.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2283.0 |
| Total Fat 120.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 49.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 754.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3819.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 224.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 136.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 426.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories