Description
Tender chicken cooked in a rich and creamy Dijon mustard sauce with garlic, herbs, and a smooth velvety finish, perfect for a comforting and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken pieces
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter, then add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer gently until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme and parsley over the top before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Sear the chicken well to build deep flavor.
- Keep the heat low when adding cream to avoid curdling.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy dijon mustard chicken, chicken in mustard sauce, creamy chicken skillet, easy chicken dinner, french style chicken