Dijon Mushroom Cream Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken in creamy Dijon and mushroom sauce, finished with fresh parsley for a rich, comforting dish.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
08 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Place in skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes.
04 - Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until sauce is smooth and combined.
05 - Return chicken breasts to skillet. Allow to simmer in sauce for 3 to 5 minutes, until heated through and flavors meld.
06 - Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon sauce over each serving and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal flavor, use a heavy-bottomed skillet and avoid overcrowding when searing chicken.