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Easy and quick homemade Chicken Diane yields perfectly seared chicken breasts in a rich, creamy Diane sauce. It's flavorful and utterly delicious, making it an ideal choice for satisfying and enjoyable weeknight dinners.
Chicken Diane Recipe
Chicken Diane is a popular dish featuring nicely seared chicken breasts with a rich and flavorful pan sauce. The dish is known for its sophisticated taste, combining the savory flavors of chicken with a classic Diane sauce made from mushrooms, shallots, brandy, and a cream-based mixture.
The sauce is often seasoned with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice, creating a balanced taste of sweet, tangy, and savory notes.
This recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic Steak Diane, bringing the same culinary magic to a delicious chicken rendition.
Its versatility allows for personalized variations to suit individual tastes. For a kid-friendly version, omit the brandy, and consider adding a splash of apple juice if desired. This simple adjustment adds an extra layer of fruity flavor, enhancing the overall appeal of the dish.
If you enjoy delicious one-pan dishes, you may also love Creamy Garlic Chicken and Chicken Marsala.
Why This Recipe Works
Making this stunning chicken dish at home is easier than you think. It requires a few everyday ingredients that are readily accessible from local groceries and takes less than 30 minutes from preparation to finish.
It’s a must-try one-pan recipe that incorporates a harmonious blend of flavors and creates a delicious and well-balanced meal that is served perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
The creamy sauce and tender chicken provide a comforting and satisfying quality to the dish, making it a go-to choice for comforting weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Recipe Ingredients
This ultimate Chicken Diane calls for a few ingredients below.
- Chicken breasts
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- Mushrooms
- Shallots
- Brandy
- Lower-sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Chicken Diane
Making this delectable chicken dish is effortless and enjoyable.
First, sear the seasoned chicken breasts in a hot oiled skillet until they develop a golden brown crust, and are cooked through. Dish out the chicken breasts and set aside.
After the chicken is cooked, prepare the sauce in the same skillet. Sauté mushrooms and shallots for depth of flavor. Next, add brandy for a rich taste.
Next, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and various seasoning ingredients, such as Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to create a velvety and flavorful sauce.
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Garnish the final dish with more freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips.
- Use high-quality chicken breast for the best texture and taste. If the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, consider pounding them gently to create an even thickness. This ensures uniform cooking.
- Preheat the skillet over high heat before adding the chicken. A hot skillet helps create a nice sear on the chicken, locking in juices and flavor.
- Serve the Chicken Diane immediately after topping the meat with the sauce. This ensures that the chicken remains tender and the flavors are at their peak.
- To make a kid-friendly chicken diane, you may omit the brandy in this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Diane sauce is a classic sauce that is often associated with meat dishes, particularly steak and chicken. It’s a rich and flavorful sauce that includes ingredients like mushrooms, shallots, brandy, heavy cream, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. The sauce is known for its savory and slightly tangy taste.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
To reheat, you may warm it in a microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven. Stirring occasionally can help ensure even heating.
You may also freeze the Chicken Diane for future use. However, reheating the frozen Chicken Diane may not yield the same texture as when freshly cooked due to the creamy sauce.
This recipe has 348 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Chicken Diane
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Chicken Diane
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds 2 (750 grams) chicken breast cutlets, boneless, skinless. Cut each cutlet into halves.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 8 ounces (250 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup 3 small shallots , chopped
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towels and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high. Without wiping the skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and add the mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms until browned. Then, add the shallots and cook, stirring constantly, until the shallots are tender.
- Add the brandy and let the sauce simmer for about 15 seconds. Then, stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly reduced. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken breasts and any remaining juice from the plate to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the meat and turn off the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Use high-quality chicken breast for the best texture and taste. If the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, consider pounding them gently to create an even thickness. This ensures uniform cooking.
- Preheat the skillet over high heat before adding the chicken. A hot skillet helps create a nice sear on the chicken, locking in juices and flavor.
- Serve the Chicken Diane immediately after topping the meat with the sauce. This ensures that the chicken remains tender and the flavors are at their peak.
- To make a kid-friendly chicken diane, you may omit the brandy in this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi what can I replace with for the heavy cream?
Milk.
Interesting name, I wonder why it’s called chicken Diane.
6 Stars!!!!!! Delicious, Bee.
Hi Bob. Thank you for your awesome feedback. Much appreciated!