Dijon Chicken

Dijon Chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavour-packed dish combining tender slices of chicken breast, crispy bacon, and earthy mushrooms in a velvety cream of chicken and Dijon mustard sauce. The gentle heat of the mustard perfectly balances the savoury depth of the bacon and the smoothness of the cream, creating a comforting yet elegant meal. It’s the ideal dish for cosy family dinners or when you want to serve something indulgent but easy to make.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings People

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts thinly sliced
4 rashers smoked bacon streaky chopped
200 g mushrooms sliced
400 g condensed cream of chicken soup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard adjust to taste
1 small onion finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
100 ml chicken stock water to loosen sauce if needed
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2 large chicken breasts, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Chop the bacon into small pieces and slice the mushrooms.
In a large frying pan or deep skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy and golden.
4 rashers smoked bacon
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving a little of the bacon fat in the pan for flavour.
Add a drizzle of olive oil or a knob of butter to the pan. Place the chicken slices in and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly browned and cooked through.
1 tbsp olive oil
Remove from the pan and set aside with the bacon.
In the same pan, add the mushrooms (and chopped onion if using).
1 small onion, 200 g mushrooms
Cook for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their juices and start to brown.
Stir in the condensed cream of chicken soup and Dijon mustard. Mix well, then add a splash of water or chicken stock to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
400 g condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 100 ml chicken stock
Stir gently until smooth and heated through.
Return the chicken and bacon to the pan, coating everything evenly in the creamy sauce.
Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a touch more mustard if you like extra heat.
Sprinkle the Dijon Chicken with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Fresh parsley

Notes

Serving suggestions:

Serve your Dijon Chicken over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or steamed rice.
It also pairs beautifully with green beans, tenderstem broccoli, or a crisp salad.
Don’t forget a piece of crusty bread to soak up that luxurious sauce — you’ll want every drop!

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