Maria Miller 
Easy Mustard Chicken is a quick and flavorful skillet dinner featuring tender chicken in a smooth, tangy mustard sauce. A little honey balances the sharp mustard flavor, while garlic and herbs add extra savory taste.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add mustard: Stir in the Dijon mustard, honey, and chicken broth. Scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Pour in the heavy cream and stir until smooth. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish and serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the mustard sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
