This is a lusciously rich and creamy dish that (I think you know by now!) has no cream in it. The vermouth wine and mustard are just a classic blend–I didn’t invent anything here! It’s very easy to throw together, you just have to have everything on hand on the counter. I like to serve this chicken with cooked organic Farro and Grilled veggies on the side. If you are so lucky to have leftovers, it’s great cold in a sandwich with a hearty multigrain bread, lettuce and tomato for next day’s lunch. Definitely no need for extra mustard or mayo here!
Chicken in Creamy Dijon Sauce
Note that there is no need to add salt to this dish as there is enough already in the mustard, broth and yogurt to give it the flavor it needs.
Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 free-range whole chicken breasts boneless/skinless (about 20 oz)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup vermouth or white wine
- ⅓ cup fat free chicken broth (no added sugar)
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tsp grainy mustard
- ¼ cup fat free plain greek yogurt
- fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken and cut in half lengthwise.
- Place the olive oil in a large non-stick pan and sautée the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned but not completely cooked through; transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth and vermouth/white wine (in that order) to the same pan, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the greek yogurt, dijon mustard and whole grain mustard.
- Place the chicken back in the pan. Spoon the sauce over each chicken breast and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- When ready to serve, I like to slice up the chicken at an angle, as shown in the photo, spoon the sauce over it, and top with fresh ground pepper.
Martin:) says
July 23, 2017 at 11:21 amDear Catherine, thank you so much for sharing this incredible recipe! It caught my attention a couple of weeks ago and I finally gave it a try today, totally satisfied with the result! It was such an awesome combination of flavours which complimented each other so well! 🙂 And I just love how quick and easy it is:) Great solution for a busy day!
Thank you very much again!
My best wishes to you and all your loved ones!
Martin:)
Catherine Katz says
July 31, 2017 at 8:49 amTruly my pleasure Martin!!! 🙂
John Breeden says
September 25, 2016 at 9:07 pmThank you for being like a modern Julia Child – a cream sauce without the butter that I feed can to my family and feel good. My family loved it. And teenagers went for seconds. Food that loves you back for real.
Thanks Catherine!
Catherine Katz says
September 27, 2016 at 8:03 amMy pleasure, John! I love hearing that!! 🙂
Catherine Katz says
October 1, 2016 at 3:14 pmWhat a compliment, John! I LOVE hearing this kind of feedback from your teenagers! It doesn’t get better than that! 🙂
Anna Muller says
May 28, 2016 at 7:30 amAnother super-easy, super-halthy and, not least, super- tasty Cuisinicity recipe. I just made it and hasten to tell you that it’s a hit. Thank you, Catherine! Anna
Anna Muller says
May 28, 2016 at 7:27 amAnother super-easy, super-healthy and, not least, super-tasting Cuisinicity recipe. I just made it and have to tell you straight away that ir’s a hit. Thsnk you, Catherine! Anna
Catherine Katz says
May 30, 2016 at 3:50 pmThank you Anna!!! I am so delighted to hear that!! 🙂
Mia Bard says
October 5, 2015 at 9:09 pmThis is now one of my go-to weeknight recipes! Easy to make, always turns out great, and a hit with my picky husband. Thank you Catherine, and please keep the recipes coming!
Catherine Katz says
February 15, 2016 at 5:16 pmOh my goodness Mia, I don’t know why I missed your lovely comment and only now discovered it! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It means so much to me!!! 🙂
John Breeden says
July 9, 2015 at 11:05 pmI made an extra big helping of this recipe – quadrupled it in fact. My son told me later that he enjoyed it and would eat it again. This is what I needed to hear because there’s leftovers in the fridge now for tomorrow, which he will eat, being home alone. Thanks serving up another goto recipe, Catherine.
John
Catherine Katz says
July 12, 2015 at 9:03 amI am always delighted to hear such wonderful feedback! Thank you so much John!!
Jessica says
October 14, 2014 at 2:43 pmThis turned out fantastic! I made this and the lemon pistachio chicken in the same night since it required similar ingredients. We ate a little of each and froze all the rest which we ate the following week.
Catherine Katz says
October 14, 2014 at 3:58 pmThat’s GREAT Jessica! I always love having something yummy on hand in the freezer!
Catherine Katz says
September 29, 2014 at 11:37 amShirley, that’s wonderful! I bet it was even more delicious with your homemade chicken broth! LOVE IT! Welcome to Cuisinicity–so happy to have you join us at the table!
Shirley says
September 29, 2014 at 11:34 amGreetings! I am new to Cuisinicity. I recently made the Chicken in Creamy Dijon Sauce and it is a hit! I had skinless boneless chicken tenders in the freezer so I used them instead of the whole chicken breast. I had also recently cooked some homemade chicken broth so I used it instead of store-bought! I will be making this again! Thank you!
Catherine Katz says
September 20, 2014 at 10:16 pmHahaha! You gave me a good laugh! Love it!
Sara says
September 20, 2014 at 10:01 pmI can only hope that the chicken breasts I used were much smaller than average. I made this tonight and shamefully ate all 4 pieces of chicken. GREAT recipe!!