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Easy Creamy Dijon Chicken and Potatoes

This comforting and easy dinner features succulent chicken and tender potatoes in a rich, tangy Dijon cream sauce made all in one pan or pressure cooker.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 426 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 Potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 500 g Chicken breasts about 4 pieces, seasoned
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 cup Chicken stock
  • 1 cup Cream
  • 3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano, then roast for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Season chicken with remaining salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
  • Remove chicken and set aside. Sauté onion in the same skillet until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken stock and simmer while scraping browned bits, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cream and Dijon mustard, stir to combine and let simmer 2-3 more minutes to thicken.
  • Return seared chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Finish sauce with lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chicken with roasted potatoes and extra sauce on top.

Notes

You can prepare the sauce ingredients ahead of time or use shortcuts like pre-minced garlic to save time.