Creamy Dijon Chicken

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Creamy Dijon Chicken is a tasty dish you can make in just 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce that’s full of flavor.

You’ll love how easy it is to make. The chicken is seasoned with a mix of spices, then cooked until golden. The sauce brings together Dijon mustard, cream, and parmesan cheese for a smooth, tangy taste. Adding spinach at the end gives the dish a pop of color and extra nutrients.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty Creamy Dijon Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups spinach

Make sure you have all these ingredients ready before you start cooking. This recipe serves 4 people and takes about 30 minutes to make.

The chicken breasts are the star of the dish. You’ll season them with a mix of Italian seasoning and spices. The sauce is made with butter, garlic, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and cream.

Don’t forget the spinach! It adds a pop of color and extra nutrients to your meal.

Instructions

Mix the seasonings in a small bowl: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Cut each chicken breast into two thin pieces. Season both sides with the spice mix.

Heat olive oil in a big pan. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate and cover.

Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook on medium-low for 1 minute until it smells good.

Pour in chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and scrape the pan bottom.

Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Put spinach in the sauce. Stir until it wilts.

Put the chicken back in the pan. Spoon sauce over it and heat through. Serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Possible Substitutes List

You can make some easy swaps in this Creamy Dijon Chicken recipe:

• Chicken: Try turkey cutlets or pork chops instead.
• Italian seasoning: Use dried herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme.
• Dijon mustard: Swap for whole grain or yellow mustard.
• Heavy cream: Half-and-half or milk work too.

For the veggies:

• Spinach: Kale or Swiss chard are good options.
• Garlic cloves: 1/4 tsp garlic powder per clove.

Out of chicken broth? Use vegetable broth or water with a bouillon cube.

No Worcestershire sauce? Try soy sauce or balsamic vinegar for a tangy kick.

Dairy-free? Use coconut cream and skip the parmesan. For extra flavor, add nutritional yeast.

These swaps let you enjoy this tasty dish even if you’re missing some ingredients!

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make this Creamy Dijon Chicken recipe more diabetes-friendly, you can make a few simple changes. Start by using skinless chicken breasts, which are lean and lower in fat.

Replace the heavy cream with Greek yogurt or low-fat milk to cut down on saturated fat and calories. You can also use less butter or swap it for olive oil.

Try these easy swaps:

• Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream
• Low-fat milk instead of heavy cream
• Olive oil instead of butter

To reduce carbs, serve the chicken over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of regular pasta or rice. Add extra non-starchy veggies like bell peppers or broccoli to boost fiber and nutrients.

Watch your portion sizes too. Stick to a 3-4 ounce serving of chicken. Fill half your plate with veggies to feel full without extra carbs.

These small changes can make a big difference in making this dish more diabetes-friendly while still keeping it tasty!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For extra flavor, try marinating the chicken in Dijon mustard for 30 minutes before cooking. This will make it even tastier!

When cooking the chicken, don’t move it around too much. Let it sit for the full 4 minutes on each side to get that nice golden crust.

No heavy cream? You can use half-and-half or whole milk instead. The sauce won’t be as thick, but it’ll still taste great.

Got leftovers? Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Want to make this dish ahead? You can prep the chicken and sauce separately. Just combine and reheat when you’re ready to eat.

Try swapping spinach for kale or Swiss chard for a different twist. Just make sure to cook tougher greens a bit longer.

Serve your creamy Dijon chicken over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up all that yummy sauce!