Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 4

Quick and easy chicken in a creamy dijon mustard pan sauce!

ingredients

1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), pounded thin
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour (optional) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

directions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and lightly coat in flour.
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side, before setting aside.
Add the onion to the pan and cook in the butter until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon while the broth sizzles.
Add the cream and mustards, and mix before adding the chicken back to the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Mix the tarragon in, season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Option: Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms along with the onions!
Option: Add 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed into the cream, for a thicker sauce.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon thyme along with the cream.
Option: Add 1 tablespoon white miso paste near the end.
Option: Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice near the end.
Option: Add 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated, near the end.
Option: Garnish with 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped.