French

Dijon chicken with herbed mushrooms

Golden chicken and savory mushrooms in a light Dijon, thyme and lemon pan sauce.

40 minutes
4 servings
Moderate difficulty
Original source

Gather

Ingredients

  • 4 small cutlets Chicken breasts patted dry
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 12 oz Cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 large Shallot finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Fresh thyme leaves picked
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Make it

Method

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining butter and mushrooms. Cook for 6–7 minutes until browned, then add the shallot, garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Stir in the broth and Dijon and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, taste for seasoning and finish with parsley.

One panHigh proteinGluten freeDate night

Source & rights

Where this recipe comes from

Original Pantry Start recipe.