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This borrows straight from French bistro technique - searing chicken to build a fond (those browned bits stuck to the pan), then deglazing with stock to lift every bit of that flavor back into the sauce before cream goes in. Mushrooms cooked down until deeply golden add an earthy weight that a thin cream sauce alone wouldn't have.
Prep Time
10 min
Per serving
480kcal
Calories
36g
Protein
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
3 people
Difficulty
medium
8g
Carbs
34g
Fat
1g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
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Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with the salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the butter and sliced mushrooms, cooking for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and any released liquid has evaporated.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and simmer for another 2 minutes to reheat.
Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve immediately.
Don't Move the Chicken Too Early: Letting the chicken sear undisturbed for the first few minutes builds a deep golden crust and creates the flavorful browned bits that become the base of the sauce. Cook the Mushrooms Until Truly Golden: Mushrooms release a lot of water as they cook - keep cooking past the point where they look done until that liquid evaporates and they start to brown, which is where the real flavor develops. Deglaze Thoroughly: Scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan when you add the stock incorporates concentrated flavor directly into the sauce that would otherwise be wasted.
Yes, boneless chicken thighs work well and stay especially juicy - just adjust the cooking time slightly since thighs can take a minute or two longer to cook through.
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