Description
Creamy chicken with mushrooms and Dijon sauce is a comforting one-skillet meal featuring seared chicken in a velvety sauce made with Dijon mustard, mushrooms, and cream. It’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (plus more if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme or chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and deglaze with chicken broth or wine, scraping up browned bits.
- Reduce heat and add cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or Greek yogurt (off heat).
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted garlic for variation.
- Pork chops or turkey cutlets can replace chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
