Chicken Diane is a timeless bistro favorite that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. This dish features tender strips of chicken breast seared to perfection and smothered in a luscious, brown butter and mushroom sauce. The addition of fresh garlic, green onions, and a touch of Cajun seasoning adds depth and warmth to every bite. Served over al dente pasta, it creates a comforting, hearty meal that is surprisingly quick to prepare. Ideal for date nights or when you crave something elegant yet simple, this recipe balances savory richness with aromatic herbs for a truly satisfying dinner experience.
Chicken Diane
Description
Chicken Diane is a timeless bistro favorite that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. This dish features tender strips of chicken breast seared to perfection and smothered in a luscious, brown butter and mushroom sauce. The addition of fresh garlic, green onions, and a touch of Cajun seasoning adds depth and warmth to every bite. Served over al dente pasta, it creates a comforting, hearty meal that is surprisingly quick to prepare. Ideal for date nights or when you crave something elegant yet simple, this recipe balances savory richness with aromatic herbs for a truly satisfying dinner experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and season with 2 teaspoons of Cajun Magic Poultry seasoning.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta, rinse briefly with hot water to remove excess starch, then rinse with cold water to stop cooking; drain well.
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Toss the drained pasta with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking while you prepare the sauce.
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Heat a large skillet over high heat for about 4 minutes until very hot.
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Add the seasoned chicken strips to the skillet and brown for about 2 minutes on the first side, then 1 minute on the other.
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Add 3 cups of fresh sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
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Stir in 1/4 cup minced green onion tops, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1 cup chicken stock (or water).
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Bring the sauce to a rapid boil and cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter (cut into pats), stirring and shaking the pan constantly to emulsify the sauce.
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Cook for 3 minutes until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss vigorously to coat evenly with the chicken and sauce.
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Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 519.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38.1g59%
- Saturated Fat 23.2g116%
- Cholesterol 96.8mg33%
- Sodium 2.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 37.5g13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 7.9g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
