Ruzicka Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Ruzicka Chicken, a mouthwatering skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in a silky Dijon mustard and cream sauce. This recipe combines simple pantry staples like garlic, paprika, and chicken broth with fresh thyme and a touch of zesty lemon juice for a flavor-packed meal that's both elegant and easy to make. In just 45 minutes, you’ll create a restaurant-quality dish perfect for pairing with fluffy rice or roasted vegetables. Garnished with vibrant parsley, this one-pan wonder is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for weeknights or special occasions, Ruzicka Chicken is a comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe that will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and incorporate the browned bits.

Step 5

Add the fresh thyme and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with your choice of sides like rice or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1301.1 grams (1301.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2503

Total Fat 163.20g	209%
Saturated Fat 73.20g	366%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 874mg	291%
Sodium 4202mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 8.90g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 1.20g
Protein 218.50g	437%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 361mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.8%

Protein: 36.7%

Carbs: 1.5%