Description
Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken is a delightfully rich dish that combines the tangy flavor of Dijon mustard with smooth heavy cream, creating a sauce that envelops tender chicken breasts. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare yet impressively gourmet. Serve it over rice or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup smooth Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer together for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, and enjoy with rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg