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Easy Chicken Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce

A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken tenderloins coated in a rich and creamy Dijon sauce, perfect for any dinner gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse once, then pat your chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels.
  2. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over both sides of the chicken.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering — about 2 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the chicken tenderloins to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown.
  2. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should read 165°F).
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the heavy cream. Stir in the Dijon mustard, mixing until well combined.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Coat the tenderloins in the creamy Dijon sauce.
  6. Let them simmer in the sauce for about 3-4 minutes to soak in all that wonderful flavor.
Serving
  1. Plate up your chicken, drizzle it with more sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For substitutions, you can swap chicken for turkey tenderloins or tofu for a vegetarian option. Ensure your skillet is well-heated before adding chicken to lock in moisture. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent toughness.