Description
Tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy and flavorful mustard sauce featuring garlic, Dijon and whole-grain mustards, herbs, and a touch of cream. This elegant yet easy skillet dish pairs perfectly with your favorite vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Heat the skillet: Warm olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add mustards and broth: Stir in the Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, chicken broth, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Incorporate cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the chicken breasts back into the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a bright finish before serving the dish hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a juicier result.
- Adding sautéed mushrooms to the sauce gives additional depth and earthiness.
- This dish pairs wonderfully over mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or buttered noodles to absorb the creamy mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
