Elegant Chicken Diane for Two
Serves 210 mins prep
Elegant Chicken Diane is the ultimate stay-at-home dinner featuring a sophisticated mushroom and shallot sauce brightened with lemon and Dijon, perfect for a romantic date night at home.
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Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. 3. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside, covering to keep warm. 4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. 5. Add shallots and mushrooms, sauté for 5 minutes until mushrooms are browned and shallots are soft. 6. Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 7. Stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, pour in heavy cream. 8. Reduce heat to medium-low and let sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until it thickens. 9. Squeeze in lemon juice and stir in chopped parsley. 10. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. 11. Return chicken and juices to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken, and simmer for 1 minute. 12. Serve with roasted asparagus or mashed potatoes.