Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup (35 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking the chicken)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock
- 300 ml heavy or thickened cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- To serve: mashed potatoes, rice or pasta; steamed greens; finely chopped parsley; lemon wedges
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Dredge each piece in flour until coated.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium–high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken stock and simmer until reduced by half.
- Add cream and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta and garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for more richness.
- Add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or spinach for extra flavor and color.
- Replace part of the cream with milk for a lighter version, though the sauce will be thinner.
- Reheat gently to prevent the sauce from splitting.
- Flour coating helps brown the chicken and thicken the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
