Description
A rich and flavorful Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken recipe featuring tender boneless chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made from Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy skillet dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over them, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Plate the chicken topped with the creamy Dijon sauce and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve alongside your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- To ensure chicken cooks evenly, pound the breasts to an even thickness before seasoning.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs well with green beans, asparagus, or a crisp salad for added freshness.
