Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Mustard Skillet Chicken, a French-inspired dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a velvety mustard cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley
Chicken:
Sauce:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic, then add chicken broth, cream, mustards, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half or dairy-free cream.
- 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: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
