Chicken Breast Diane

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

Juicy chicken breasts topped with a flavorful lemon-chive sauce, perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions, appealing to lovers of bright, savory flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salad oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of salad oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet.
  2. Cook the chicken breasts for 4 minutes on each side, no longer, then remove and place on a serving platter.
  3. Add salt and black pepper to the pan and cook for 15 minutes, whisking constantly.
  4. Whisk in chicken broth and continue stirring until the sauce is smooth.
  5. Stir in chopped chives, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
  6. Whisk in the remaining butter and salad oil until the sauce is well combined.
  7. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken breasts and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

675 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.5g 45% DV
Total Fat 48.9g 63% DV
Carbs 51.4g 19% DV
Fiber 22.1g 79% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10360.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2933.5mg 62% DV
Cholesterol 91.5mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 867.8mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 203mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 401.3mg 31% DV
Iron 23.7mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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