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Chicken Diane with asparagus and sliced lemon.
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Chicken Diane

Chicken Diane is a delicious meal of grilled chicken topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. Delicious served over rice pilaf or pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and mushroom cream sauce, Diane sauce, grilled chicken with mushroom sauce
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds chicken boneless, skinless pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

For the Diane Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 16 ounces mushrooms sliced (white button or baby portabella)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill fire to 300° using oak or pecan for smoke flavor.
  • Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Coat lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over indirect grill fire with the lid closed for about 8 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 160°, chicken will continue to cook in the sauce.
  • Remove from grill and set aside while you make the sauce.
  • Slice mushrooms, dice onions and mince garlic.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, stirring often about 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are softened and start to caramelize.
  • Stir in chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, Worcestershire sauce and dijon mustard.
  • Whisk in lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken pieces and continue to cook, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken pieces, cooking another 5 minutes until sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
To reheat, slice chicken and place in a pan with sauce, add a bit of chicken stock if needed. Cook over medium heat stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 636mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g