Description
Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken is a cozy skillet meal made with tender pan-seared chicken simmered in a smooth, tangy-sweet sauce of honey, mustard, and cream for a rich yet balanced flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and honey.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve.
Notes
Keep the heat low after adding cream to prevent curdling.Chicken thighs stay especially juicy in this recipe.Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
