Description
Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a velvety sauce made with Dijon mustard, heavy cream, fresh herbs, and a hint of honey. Perfect for a comforting and elegant weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Sauce
- 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp honey
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Using a meat mallet, flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch for even cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the hot oil and cook for 6 minutes per side until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic and Deglaze: Return skillet to medium-low heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 10 seconds until fragrant and lightly browned. Pour in the chicken broth along with thyme and sage. Allow the liquid to reduce by half, which should take about 1 minute.
- Make Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, simmering and stirring frequently until the sauce slightly thickens, approximately 1 minute. Stir in honey and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy mustard sauce over the cooked chicken breasts. Garnish with minced fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute minced garlic with 2 tablespoons minced shallot and sauté for 1 minute.
- To replace chicken broth, use a mixture of 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until reduced by half and alcohol scent dissipates.
- Ensure chicken breasts are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Use Grey Poupon Dijon mustard for a balanced flavor, or adjust mustard amount to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
