Carb Smart Chicken and Dijon Sauce
with Apple Walnut Salad- Tree nuts
- Milk
- Mustard
- Sulphites
Tender, juicy chicken breasts get a French kiss from the buttery Dijon sauce and are perfectly paired with a spinach, apple and walnut salad tossed in a simple vinaigrette. Eating light never tasted so good! Carb Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.
Ingredients
2 unit
Chicken Breasts
113 g
Baby Spinach
1 unit
Gala Apple
28 g
Walnuts, chopped
(Contains: Tree nuts)
3 tbsp
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Dijon Mustard
(Contains: Mustard)
1 unit
Garlic, cloves
½ tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 unit
Chicken Broth Concentrate
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13
Pepper*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
2 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Core, then cut apple into 1/4-inch slices. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop walnuts. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then chicken. Sear until golden-brown, 2-3 min per side. Transfer chicken to an unlined baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven until chicken is cooked through, 10-12 min.**
While chicken bakes, add 1 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) and half the vinegar (use all for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.
Return the same pan (from step 2) to medium-high. Add 1/2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec. Add 1/2 cup water (dbl for 4 ppl) and broth concentrate. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces by half, 3-4 min. Add 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) and swirl the pan until melted. Remove the pan from heat. Add sour cream and Dijon. Season with salt and pepper, then stir until smooth and creamy.
Add apples and spinach to the bowl with vinaigrette. Toss to combine.
Thinly slice chicken. Divide chicken and salad between plates. Spoon Dijon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle walnuts over salad.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Customers loved the Dijon sauce, praising its deliciousness and how well it paired with the tender, juicy chicken.
- Ease of prep: Many found this recipe quick, easy to follow, and simple to prepare, with some calling it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider toasting the walnuts, adding feta or goat cheese to the salad, and using a tarter apple like Granny Smith for more flavor contrast.
- Portions: Some felt the meal was light and could use a side like rice or potatoes to make it more filling, especially for hungry teens.
- Salad: While many enjoyed the apple and walnut combination, some found the vinaigrette bland and suggested adding herbs or a touch of sweetness.
