French Mustard Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, tangy mustard sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add butter. Once melted, add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and thyme. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.