Chicken Dijon Recipe

Name: Chicken Dijon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 8 large shrimp, shelled, deveined, and butterflied; 2 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly between sheets of dampened wax paper; flour for dredging; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/4 pound mushrooms, minced; 1/4 cup medium-dry sherry; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 stick unsalted butter
8 large shrimp, shelled, deveined, and butterflied
2 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly between sheets of dampened wax paper
flour for dredging
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 pound mushrooms, minced
1/4 cup medium-dry sherry
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
minced fresh parsley

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In a large heavy skillet heat the butter over moderately high heat until it is hot, in it saute the shrimp for 3 minutes, or until they are just cooked and with a slotted spoon transfer them to a plate. Dredge the chicken, patted dry, in the flour, shaking off the excess, and season it with salt and pepper. In the skillet brown the chicken over moderately high heat, turning it, and transfer it to a plate. In the skillet cook the shallots over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the mushrooms, and cook the mixture, stirring , for 2 minutes. Add the sherry and boil the liquid until it is reduced by half. Add the cream, the chicken and any juices that have accumulated on the plate and simmer the mixture, turning the chicken to coat it with the sauce, for 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly and the chicken is springy to the touch. Stir in the mustard, the shrimp and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the mixture until the shrimp are heated through.

2040

kcal

Calories

219

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick unsalted butter, 8 large shrimp, shelled, deveined, and butterflied, 2 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly between sheets of dampened wax paper, flour for dredging, and more.

Yes, Chicken Dijon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Dijon

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