Description
This Chicken Diane recipe is a classic and elegant dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or a sophisticated weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce with mushrooms, shallots, and a hint of brandy, making it a truly delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup brandy or cognac
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Melt butter in the same skillet. Add shallots, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are browned and shallots are softened.
- Add Brandy and Deglaze: Add brandy (or cognac) and flambé carefully (or simmer to reduce alcohol). Stir in chicken broth and Dijon mustard, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Heat through and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Chicken: Pound chicken to ensure even cooking.
- Non-Alcoholic: Substitute brandy with apple juice or chicken broth.
- Broth: Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
- Mushrooms: Experiment with different types of mushrooms.
- Resting: Allow the dish to rest before serving to enhance flavor.
- Sauce: If the sauce thickens too much, reheat with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
