Description
Succulent creamy dijon chicken delivers a French-inspired culinary experience that blends tangy mustard with rich cream sauce. Home cooks can easily craft this elegant dinner, creating restaurant-quality flavors with simple ingredients you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauces and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Melt olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place chicken breasts and sear for 6-7 minutes per side, developing a rich golden crust and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and transfer to a clean plate, keeping warm.
- Using the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, releasing aromatic notes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, then whisk in Dijon and whole grain mustards. Allow liquid to gently simmer and reduce, concentrating flavors for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Stream heavy cream into the mustard mixture, incorporating fresh thyme. Continuously stir sauce until it thickens and develops a silky consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Nestle seared chicken back into the skillet, coating each piece generously with the creamy mustard sauce. Warm through for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while sauce remains luxuriously warm and chicken retains optimal moisture.
Notes
- Test chicken doneness by using a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, healthier alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Choose skinless chicken breasts for leaner protein and faster cooking time, trimming any visible fat before seasoning.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like rosemary or tarragon instead of thyme to create unique flavor variations that complement the Dijon mustard’s tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg