Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts bathed in a luscious sauce of honey, Dijon mustard, and cream, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, honey, and thyme. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in heavy cream.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 3-5 minutes, coating the chicken with the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Substitute Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Bone-in chicken thighs work well with adjusted cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
