Best 7 Chicken With Creamy Dijon Herb Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of tender chicken smothered in a velvety creamy Dijon herb sauce. This delectable dish offers an exquisite balance of flavors, blending the tangy sharpness of Dijon mustard with a medley of aromatic herbs. The sauce, crafted with a luscious base of cream, adds a touch of richness and elegance to the succulent chicken, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the crispy allure of pan-seared chicken or the succulent tenderness of oven-roasted perfection, this versatile sauce will elevate your meal to gastronomic heights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY DIJON CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BACON AND SPINACH



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Pan seared and crispy Chicken Thighs in a smooth and creamy garlic Dijon sauce with Bacon pieces and Spinach! SO EASY and deliciously low carb! Have dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon seasoning salt ((or regular salt))
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 ounces (150 g) bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion
4 cloves garlic, (minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic))
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried rosemary
1/3 cup dry white wine ((Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauv Blanc, Riesling) -- substitute with low-sodium chicken stock or broth)
1 1/2 cups half and half ((thickened cream or heavy cream))
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder ((substitute with salt or stock powder))
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Season chicken with seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until crispy and cooked through (about 8 minutes each side, depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
  • To the same pan or skillet, add the bacon and fry until crispy. Transfer to plate, set aside. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
  • Heat butter in the pan and sauté onion until transparent. Sauté garlic, parsley, thyme and rosemary for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add in the white wine to deglaze the pan while scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan; simmer for 3-4 minutes or until wine has reduced by half.
  • Pour in cream and Dijon, mix through and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook gently for a further minute to allow the sauce to thicken.
  • Add the Parmesan and allow to melt through the sauce. Season with bullion powder and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the spinach and allow to wilt. Return chicken to the skillet. Top with the crispy bacon. Sprinkle with extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Sodium 881 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH HERB SAUCE



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"My grandmother gave me the recipe for these moist golden chicken breasts topped with a tangy butter sauce made with chives, parsley and basil," says Irene Cooney of Manheim, Pennsylvania. "It's simple but very good- our family loves it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of waxed paper; flatten evenly with a mallet. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil; brown chicken over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Stir broth, chives, parsley, lime juice, basil, mustard and remaining butter and oil into drippings; cook and stir until butter is melted. Serve over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CREAMY DIJON CHICKEN



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This chicken dish is extremely fast and economical. It makes a nice sauce that works well over brown rice or wide noodles. If you want extra sauce for leftovers, double the recipe. -Irene Boffo, Fountain Hills, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 small onion, halved and very thinly sliced
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk together cream, mustard and brown sugar. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cream mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DIJON-TARRAGON CREAM CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts bathed in a delicate mustard tarragon sauce. A quick and simple recipe that you can serve on a weeknight but tastes like a French chef came to your house!

Provided by DELTAQUEEN50

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place in the skillet. Brown on both sides. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Stir cream into the pan, scraping up brown bits. Mix in mustard and tarragon. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet to coat with sauce. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 120.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 226.8 mg

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken With Creamy Herb Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashley U

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Pour vinegar over chicken and sprinkle with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place garlic cloves in dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove garlic from dish and peel.
  • Place garlic in a bowl and mash into a paste.
  • Add buttermilk and next 6 ingredients; stir with a wire whisk until well blended.
  • Cut each breast half diagonally across the grain into slices.
  • Arrange 1 slice breast meat on each of 6 plates; spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.9, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 448.7, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3, Protein 24.7

SAUTEED CHICKEN IN MUSTARD AND HERB SAUCE



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Feel as though you've been transported to France in under 30 minutes with this simple dish that's all about the creamy Dijon sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each), pounded to 1/2-inch thick
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium shallots, minced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons parsely, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side (work in batches if necessary). Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and broth and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in mustard and cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve with salad of parsley, sliced shallots, and lemon zest.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY DIJON HERB SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken With Creamy Dijon Herb Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5oz each)
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup mayonnaise, light
1/4 cup french's Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh herb, finely chopped (parsley, basil, oregano, chives)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Cook chicken 10 minutes until golden on both sides.
  • Add onion and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth, mayonnaise and mustard. Heat to a boil. Simmer, stirring 4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in herbs.
  • Serve with your favorite sides.
  • TIPS: Try this sauce as a cheater's hollandaise on eggs benedict or steamed asparagus. Replace chicken with pork chops.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, pound them to an even thickness before searing.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, use a good quality Dijon mustard. Look for one that is made with whole grain mustard seeds.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just reduce the amount you use by half.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

This chicken with creamy Dijon herb sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a gourmet meal on the table in no time.

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