Description
Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Dijon Sauce is a one-skillet comfort food meal featuring seared chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce with mushrooms, garlic, cream, and Dijon mustard. It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for both weeknights and special dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or white button), sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried herbs)
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add mushrooms to the same skillet and sauté 5–7 minutes until browned and tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add Dijon mustard and heavy cream. Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer another 5–7 minutes, or until fully cooked and sauce is creamy.
- Optional: Stir in Parmesan and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half or plain Greek yogurt.
- Stir in spinach or peas during the final minutes for extra veggies.
- Use white wine with the broth for deeper flavor.
- Adjust mustard to taste if you prefer less tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
