Description
Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken is a delicious skillet dish made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich and tangy honey mustard cream sauce. It’s quick to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Make the sauce: Stir in Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, and paprika. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine.
- Thicken the sauce: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier option.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
