One-Pan Chicken Dijon with Creamy Mustard Sauce
This easy one-pan Chicken Dijon features juicy chicken breasts in a creamy mustard sauce made with simple pantry staples. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with your favorite side for a meal the whole family will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup white wine substitute chicken broth, if desired
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard heaping
- 1 tbsp grainy dijon mustard heaping
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- fresh parsley for garnish
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese optional to thicken sauce as needed
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Filet each chicken breast into two thin cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. They don’t need to be fully cooked yet. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Start the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low, add the minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
- Deglaze & Reduce: Pour in the white wine and increase the heat to medium. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer until reduced by about half—this concentrates the flavor.
- Add the Flavor Base: Whisk in the Dijon mustard and grainy Dijon until smooth. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine and create that creamy sauce.
- Finish the Sauce: Add the chicken broth and butter, stirring until the butter melts and the sauce is silky.
- Bring It All Together: Return the chicken (and any juices from the plate) to the skillet. Spoon some sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 5–10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Notes
Variations You Can Try
- Honey-Dijon twist – Add 1 tablespoon of honey for a sweeter, kid-friendly sauce.
- Mushroom-Dijon – Sauté sliced mushrooms along with the garlic.
- Dairy-free – Use coconut cream for a richer, slightly sweeter sauce.
- Wine-free – Swap the wine for chicken broth and add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Deeper sauce flavors: Add some herbs to the sauce. Fresh thyme, tarragon, or even a bay leaf will add depth of flavor.
What to Serve with Chicken Dijon
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Steamed green beans or roasted asparagus
- Rice pilaf or buttered egg noodles
- A crisp green salad to balance the richness
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgPotassium: 276mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 521IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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