French Mustard Chicken
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and creamy mustard sauce, perfect for elevating weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For sautéing
- 1 piece onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 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
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Let simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and fresh thyme leaves. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Finishing Touches
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve with your choice of sides.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream as needed.