Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Dijon Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a flavorful Dijon mustard sauce, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, thyme, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add a splash of white wine with the broth for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
