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Plate of French Mustard Chicken with herbs and sides

French Mustard Chicken

Tender chicken breasts in a creamy, zesty mustard sauce that’s rich and flavorful, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 onion Finely Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Keyword Chicken, Creamy Sauce, Mustard