Description
Experience restaurant-quality comfort at home with this Easy Chicken Dijon. This one-pan dinner features succulent, golden-seared chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious, tangy, and creamy mustard sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers sophisticated flavors in under thirty minutes with minimal cleanup. It is a family-friendly dish that turns everyday pantry staples into a gourmet meal, ensuring a moist and flavorful result every single time you cook it.
Ingredients
4 (8-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp fresh thyme
2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 4-8 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release browned bits.
Stir in heavy cream, fresh thyme, and whole grain Dijon mustard.
Simmer the sauce over medium-high heat until thickened to your preference.
Return chicken to the pan to coat with the sauce before serving.
Notes
Use coconut cream as a dairy-free alternative to heavy cream. This dish stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and is excellent for meal prep. Pair with steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes to soak up the extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Modern American