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Chicken Diane

I’m not quite sure how I found this recipe for Chicken Diane on the Taste of Home website but am I ever glad I did! It just so happened that I actually had everything I needed to make it. Plus, the green onions I had really needed to be used up. I’m so glad I didn’t need to go to the store.

Chicken Diane is quick, easy and flavorful.

The original recipe for Chicken Diane served four but I scaled it back to two for us this particular evening. It would make a nice intimate dinner, maybe for date night, an anniversary or Valentine’s Day but would also be perfect for entertaining. This really cooks up fast, especially since you flatten the chicken.

Serve chicken Diane at your next dinner party.

A few tips:

  • Make sure your oil and butter are hot before you put in your chicken. It will be less likely to stick.
  • Crunched for time? Use chicken cutlets. A bit more expensive but no need to flatten.
  • Be sure to use a non-stick pan. I really like using my cast iron or Calphalon pan for this recipe. You do want some yummy brown bits to stick to the bottom so it will flavor your sauce.
  • I added an extra pat of butter to the sauce for richness.
  • Serve with steamed green beans and bacon and cheddar smashed potatoes  to complete the meal. If you have any leftover pan sauce serve rice and use the sauce to moisten the rice. 7-Up Pound Cake makes a delicious dessert for this meal.
  • Find more Taste of Home recipes I’ve tried here. Plus check out stuffed zucchini from my fellow volunteer field editor, Jolene.

Chicken Diane

Chicken Diane

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Quick, easy and delicious, chicken Diane is perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In a large non-stick skillet, brown chicken in olive oil and 2 teaspoons butter over medium heat for up to 10 minutes on each side or it is no longer pink inside.
  2. Remove chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. In the same skillet, whisk the lemon juice, parsley and mustard until blended. Whisk in broth; heat through. Place each chicken breast on a plate, spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle some chopped green onions on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 breast
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 249 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 110mg Sodium: 504mg Carbohydrates: 1g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 38g
Nutrition information automatically calculated. Recipe author has not checked the calculations.
© Ellen Folkman and Family Around the Table
Category: Dinner
Chicken Diane is an easy yet impressive dinner. Perfect for a weeknight or when entertaining guests.

 

Chicken Diane is an easy yet impressive dinner. Perfect for a weeknight or when entertaining guests.

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  9. Michele says

    This looks delicious! I’m always looking for new chicken recipes to try. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party!

    Reply

  16. Carlee says

    I’ve never made chicken diane, but it looks and sounds like something we are going to love! It’s always nice to have a new chicken recipe!

    Reply

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