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The French Mustard Chicken Delight is an exquisite dish that captures the elegance of French cuisine while being simple enough to whip up on a weeknight. It's a fantastic way to impress guests or treat your family to a homemade gourmet meal without the fuss. This recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors by combining the zesty brightness of Dijon mustard with the richness of heavy cream, all enveloping tender chicken breasts. The result is a dish that boasts an irresistible creamy mustard sauce, enhancing the natural flavors of the chicken.

French Mustard Chicken Delight Recipe for a Unique Dinner Experience

A creamy and flavorful chicken dish coated in a rich Dijon mustard sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, heavy cream, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk the mixture until smooth and well incorporated.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place the chicken in the hot skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  • Lower the heat and pour the mustard sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
  • Simmer the chicken in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
  • Serve with a drizzle of sauce on top and your choice of sides.

Notes

Pair with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Keyword chicken, creamy, dijon, dinner, easy, mustard