Description
Creamy Dijon Chicken Skillet is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious, tangy sauce made from Dijon mustard and heavy cream. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, this skillet meal will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup smooth Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and thyme for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard; stir to combine and thicken for 3-5 minutes.
- 6. Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer together for another 5 minutes.
- 7. Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with extra thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 160mg