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Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce

Creamy Chicken with Mustard Sauce: Quick & Elegant Dinner

This Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that combines creamy, tangy flavors with tender chicken breasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Mustard Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Use low-sodium for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Or use half-and-half or milk mixed with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Or any mustard available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried tarragon Oregano or thyme can be substituted

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil, letting it shimmer.
  2. Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and sauté for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Pour chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried tarragon, whisking until combined. Heat for about 2 minutes until thickened slightly.
  6. Pour the sauce over the warm chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For better flavor, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken. Allow chicken to rest before saucing for juiciness.

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