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Easy Creamy Dijon Chicken Skillet

Close-up of three pieces of pan-seared dijon chicken smothered in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this easy Creamy Dijon Chicken for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts cook quickly in a skillet and finish in a rich, tangy mustard cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard (optional, for texture)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken breasts 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 aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping 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 (if using), and garlic powder into the broth mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes. This creates your tangy chicken sauce.
  6. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy Dijon sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes to warm the chicken through and coat it well.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the Creamy Dijon Chicken with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a slightly sweeter flavor, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of honey for 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream. This creates a mild Honey Dijon Chicken flavor.
  • Serve this dish over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the extra creamy sauce.
  • If you prefer using chicken thighs, adjust the cooking time as needed until they reach 165 degrees F internally.

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