Description
Chicken Diane is a classic dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy, savory sauce with hints of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Chicken Diane:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 small shallot (finely minced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Sauté shallot and garlic, deglaze with wine, then add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer briefly. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- For extra flavor, add brandy or cognac when deglazing.
