Description
Tender chicken cooked in a rich and creamy Dijon mustard sauce, perfectly balanced with garlic and herbs for a comforting and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken (about 600 grams)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
- Place the chicken in the pan and sear until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic briefly, then add chicken broth and Dijon mustard, stirring well.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
- Do not boil the sauce after adding cream to keep it smooth.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving for juicier results.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: dijon chicken, creamy chicken recipe, mustard chicken, easy chicken dinner, stovetop chicken