Description
This Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, tangy mustard cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients like Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and garlic to create a flavorful, comforting dish that pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking fats
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the fat is hot and shimmering, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in the Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and chicken broth, combining all ingredients well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the chicken in the sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to warm through.
- Serve: Plate the chicken topped with the creamy Dijon mustard sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter or dairy-free option, but the sauce may be less rich.
- Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine before adding the cream and mustard.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
