Description
Tender chicken cooked in a rich and creamy mustard sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Adjust mustard quantities based on your preference.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, mustard sauce, creamy, easy dinner