Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Mustard Skillet Chicken, a dish that brings together tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious mustard-infused cream sauce. This French-inspired recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the chicken and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook the onion until soft. Add garlic, then pour in chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes. Reduce heat, add cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and thyme. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for additional 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
