Chicken with Mustard Cream on Watercress

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Chicken with Mustard Cream on Watercress
45 min.
2
325kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Chicken with Mustard Cream on Watercress—a dish that perfectly balances flavor and elegance. This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the senses. In just 45 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that's ideal for lunch, dinner, or any occasion when you want to impress.

The star of this dish is the tender, juicy chicken breast, expertly sautéed to golden perfection and paired with an irresistible mustard cream sauce. The honey Dijon mustard adds a sweet yet tangy depth, perfectly complementing the rich whipping cream. It’s a beautiful union of flavors that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Set against a vibrant bed of watercress, this dish not only looks stunning but also provides a fresh, peppery crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creaminess of the sauce. This nutrient-packed green helps elevate the dish both in taste and presentation, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Perfect for weeknight dinners or intimate gatherings, this Chicken with Mustard Cream on Watercress will leave your family and friends raving. Dive into this elegant yet simple recipe that embodies the essence of home cooking with a gourmet twist!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • 2.5 tablespoons honey dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup low-salt chicken broth canned
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • bunch watercress trimmed
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Divide watercress between 2 plates.
  2. Place chicken between sheets of waxed paper. Using rolling pin, pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add chicken; sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  6. Place chicken atop watercress.
  7. Add broth, cream and mustard to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens, whisking often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein32.86%
Fat55.78%
Carbs11.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.800869381946%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
2.88mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.33kcal
16.27%
Fat:19.59g
30.14%
Saturated Fat:11.15g
69.72%
Carbohydrates:8.98g
2.99%
Net Carbohydrates:8.92g
3.24%
Sugar:4.7g
5.22%
Cholesterol:120.99mg
40.33%
Sodium:294.8mg
12.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.97g
51.94%
Vitamin B3:12.37mg
61.86%
Selenium:37.24µg
53.19%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.85%
Vitamin K:32.92µg
31.35%
Phosphorus:275.54mg
27.55%
Vitamin A:1045.03IU
20.9%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.33%
Potassium:523.12mg
14.95%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.65%
Magnesium:34.62mg
8.66%
Vitamin C:6.91mg
8.38%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.99%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.41%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.24%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.17%
Calcium:43.54mg
4.35%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.93%
Copper:0.06mg
3.17%
Iron:0.56mg
3.09%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.39%
Folate:7.05µg
1.76%
Source:Epicurious