Description
Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy sauce made with Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and a hint of garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner, offering a comforting balance of tangy, savory, and creamy goodness that pairs wonderfully with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the chicken to absorb some of the sauce.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy Dijon sauce on top, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the sauce for a few extra minutes to reduce it further.
- For added flavor, you can deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding the mustard and cream.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of steamed asparagus, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce may be slightly less rich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg