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Creamy Dijon chicken skillet with garlic cream sauce and fresh parsley garnish served over mashed potatoes.

Creamy Dijon Chicken

This Creamy Dijon Chicken is a flavorful one-skillet dinner with juicy chicken and a rich garlic mustard cream sauce that tastes restaurant quality while staying easy enough for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking.
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add butter.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the skillet.
  7. Whisk in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and parmesan cheese.
  8. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  10. Cook another 5–7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Freshly grated parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded cheese
  • Do not boil the cream sauce aggressively or it can separate
  • Chicken thighs also work well for this recipe
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens the sauce nicely