Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken Skillet
This recipe provides a simple skillet dinner featuring chicken breasts coated in a smooth, rich sauce made with Dijon mustard and cream. Dijon mustard adds depth while keeping the sauce smooth.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp thyme
Seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic briefly. Add the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, grated parmesan, and thyme to the pan. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, turning the chicken to coat it fully in the sauce.
Notes
Serve this dish with mashed potatoes or green beans. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.