Ingredients (Simple & Flavorful!)
🍗 For the Chicken & Sauce:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, finely diced (or ¼ cup onion)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter sauce)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard (optional for texture)
- 1 tsp thyme leaves (fresh or dried)
- ¼ cup white wine (or extra broth)
🥔 For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup warm milk (or cream for extra richness)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔎 Pro Tip: Pound chicken to even thickness for perfect cooking!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step (30-Minute Magic!)
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt & pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high, cook chicken 5-6 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In the same pan, sauté shallot and garlic until soft (~2 mins).
- Deglaze with wine (or broth), simmer 1 min.
- Stir in broth, cream, mustards, and thyme. Simmer 3-4 mins until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to pan, coat with sauce.
3️⃣ Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes until tender (~15 mins), drain.
- Mash with butter, warm milk, garlic, salt & pepper until smooth.
4️⃣ Serve & Swoon!
- Plate mashed potatoes, top with chicken and sauce.
- Garnish with:
- 🌿 Fresh parsley
- 🍋 Lemon zest (brightens the richness!)
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection
✔ Don’t overcrowd the pan – Cook chicken in batches if needed
✔ Sauce too thin? Simmer longer or add a slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water)
✔ Make ahead – Chicken & sauce reheat well; mash potatoes fresh
🔄 Delicious Variations
🍄 Mushroom-Dijon – Sauté mushrooms with the shallots
🧀 Parmesan Cream – Stir ¼ cup grated Parmesan into the sauce
🌶️ Spicy Mustard – Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes
❓ FAQs (Solved!)
Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
A: Yes! Adjust cook time (thighs take ~8 mins per side).
Q: How to store leftovers?
A: 3 days in fridge – Reheat gently to prevent sauce separation.
Q: No wine? Substitute apple cider vinegar + a pinch of sugar.
🎯 Final Tip: Double the Sauce!
You’ll want extra for drizzling on potatoes… or licking off the plate.
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Enjoy!