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Simple Creamy Dijon Chicken Skillet

Three pieces of seared chicken breasts generously covered in a rich, yellow, creamy dijon chicken sauce.
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Make this rich and flavorful creamy Dijon chicken in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner that tastes gourmet.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts and foams.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Keep it warm.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon. Let the broth simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and dried parsley into the broth mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes. This creates your mustard cream sauce.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken pieces.
  7. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to heat the chicken through and coat it completely in the sauce.
  8. Serve the pan seared chicken with cream sauce immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • If you want to add vegetables, sauté sliced mushrooms or fresh spinach in the pan after searing the chicken and before adding the broth.
  • This recipe works well with a splash of white wine added after deglazing the pan with broth for a French inspired chicken flavor.

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