Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe features tender, golden-brown chicken breasts seared and baked in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. It’s an easy, flavorful, and comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Paired with your favorite sides, this dish is sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, add heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the seared chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken breasts. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is tender.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese over the chicken before baking.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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