dijon mustard chicken

This luscious Dijon mustard chicken is scented with shallots, thyme, and the bite of two mustards. It’s silky, flavorful, and so simple!

Dijon mustard chicken is a simple and elegant way to cook up juicy chicken breasts.

We dust the chicken lightly in flour, brown it until golden and crispy, then build a flavorful mustard cream sauce in the pan. Gently simmer the sauce until it’s thickened, then return the chicken to soak up all of the flavor. 

Serve it over a bed of rice or buttery egg noodles, then chop up the leftover chicken and serve it in a wrap!

This chicken with mustard sauce is a straightforward and delicious way to add some flair to your weeknights!

mustard chicken ingredients:

how to make dijon mustard chicken:

1. Season chicken and dredge in flour.
2. Sear both sides until golden brown and crisp.
3. Sauté shallots until soft.
4. Add wine and reduce by half.
5. Add cream, stock, both mustards and simmer until thickened.
6. Return chicken and simmer until cooked through.
7. Stir in thyme and serve!

why is this mustard chicken the best?

• 2 types of mustard: We use Dijon mustard and whole grain mustard for layers of flavor and extra punch. I love the texture and pop from those whole mustard seeds!
• Shallots: There’s no substitute for the delicate flavor of shallots. They instantly elevate your dish!
• Heavy cream: Use real heavy cream here and don’t try to substitute milk. The fat in the cream adds a luscious consistency to the sauce and it balances out the pungency of the mustard.
• Halved chicken breasts: This is my favorite way to cook chicken breasts on the stove. Slice them in half so they cook more quickly without drying out (but there’s no need to pound them into cutlets).

make it your own:

• Try this recipe with bone-in chicken thighs! If they have skin, skip the flour dusting but make sure to cook them skin down until it’s extra crispy and golden brown.
• Make this creamy mustard sauce, but serve it over seared salmon or halibut instead.
• Chop the chicken after you've browned it, return to the sauce, and toss everything with fettuccine for a pasta version of this dish.
• Garnish with fresh microgreens, if you have them!

more chicken recipes to try:

grilled turmeric chicken thighs

yogurt marinated chicken

harissa grilled chicken skewers

grilled chicken pitas

spicy fried chicken sandwich

lemon chicken pappardelle

sheet pan harissa chicken

chicken pot pie with puff pastry

marry me chicken pasta

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