You’re going to adore this Mustard Chicken recipe! It’s a classic French dish that’s both tasty and simple to make. The tangy mustard sauce gives it a special flavor, and it comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or any time you need a fast, delicious meal.
This Chicken in Creamy Mustard Sauce is a breeze to whip up with just four main ingredients: chicken (either breasts or thighs), cream, Dijon mustard, and wholegrain mustard. If you want to take it up a notch, just sprinkle some fresh parsley on top.
Mustard Chicken Recipe
You have to try this recipe, it's seriously a winner. After making so many chicken dishes, this one really shines. The French have a name for it: Poulet à la Moutarde. Feeling fancy? You can call it that too!
This recipe is perfect for those nights when you’re looking at chicken and thinking, “What on earth am I going to make for dinner quickly?” If you're in a hurry, you might also like my easy and quick Honey Garlic Chicken, and here is a list of 25 Dinner Recipes.
I love cooking with mustard because it brings out such a fantastic taste in food. This Creamy Mustard Chicken is a great dish to try. The chicken is smothered in a rich Dijon mustard sauce, making it both tasty and satisfying.
Here you will also find a couple of dessert recipes like Apple Crisp and Pumpkin Pie that you can serve after this main dish.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Mustard Chicken
Quick and Easy: This one-pan recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. It's super convenient and ideal for weeknights when you want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen.
Easy Cleanup: With just one pan, cleanup is a breeze—perfect for when you want to keep dishwashing to a minimum.
Adaptable Recipe: Feel free to tweak this recipe to match your taste! You can add more or less mustard, cream, or wine based on what you like.
Family-Friendly: This mustard sauce is mild and tasty, so it's a hit with everyone in the family.
Ideal for Entertaining: This dish is just right for impressing your guests. With its fancy sauce and perfectly cooked chicken, it’s sure to wow your family and friends.
🧾Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Mustard Chicken:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Butter: I love cooking chicken and sauce with extra virgin olive oil and butter. The butter gives the sauce a rich, smooth texture.
Boneless Chicken Thighs: I prefer boneless chicken thighs because they stay tender and juicy and soak up the flavors of the sauce. You can also use chicken breasts, turkey steaks, pork chops, or white fish fillets if you like.
Salt and Black Pepper: These simple seasonings really bring out the best in the dish. Salt enhances all the flavors, while black pepper adds a nice, warm kick.
Onion and Garlic: For a tasty sauce, I use onion and garlic. Onions add a sweet and savory depth, and garlic gives a wonderful aroma. You can swap in shallots for a delicate, fragrant touch.
White Wine: I use white wine to deglaze the pan, which adds a bright, tangy flavor that works perfectly with the mustard.
Chicken Broth: Adding chicken broth helps create a savory base for the sauce and keeps it rich but not too heavy.
Dijon Mustard and Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard: I use both types of mustard in the recipe. Dijon mustard gives the sauce a tangy kick and thickens it, while whole-grain mustard adds texture and a more robust flavor with mustard seeds.
Cream: Heavy cream makes the sauce creamy and smooth, balancing out the tanginess of the mustard.
Parsley: I sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a pop of color and a mild, fresh flavor that brightens up the dish.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Mustard Chicken
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the chicken until it’s browned on both sides and fully cooked, after cooking, take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
3. Add butter to the same pan. Chop an onion, add it to the pan with salt, and cook until it softens.
4. Add chopped garlic to the pan, and cook for another minute until it smells good.
5. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Add the chicken broth and let it simmer.
6. Put the cooked chicken back in the pan. Mix in Dijon mustard and whole-grain mustard.
7. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the cream. Coat each piece with mustard sauce and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
8. Serve the chicken in mustard sauce on its own, over rice, pasta, or with any side dish you like.
🍽 What to Serve with Mustard Chicken
I like to serve this Mustard Chicken with a Caesar salad and a Ciabatta to soak up the sauce.
You could also pair it with Potato Wedges and Garlic Bread. It’s great with a Pasta Salad, a Potato Salad, and Lemonade.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Sear the Chicken: Let the chicken sear nicely on both sides to get a tasty crust and keep the juices in. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan for even browning.
Deglaze the Pan: When you add white wine, scrape up those browned bits from the bottom. They add extra flavor to your sauce.
Balancing Mustard Flavors: Taste the sauce and tweak the amount of Dijon and whole-grain mustard until it’s just right. You’re aiming for a perfect mix of tangy and savory.
Cream Addition: Stir in the cream slowly to keep the sauce smooth and velvety. This way, it won’t curdle.
Simmer for Flavor: Let the sauce simmer until it thickens to your liking. This helps all the flavors come together and makes the sauce richer.
Storage: Store leftover mustard chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
🍛More Chicken Recipes to Try!
Love this Mustard Chicken? You’ll also enjoy these delicious chicken recipes: Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Gyros, Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Alfredo Pasta Fettuccine, Chicken Katsu Curry, Crispy Fried Chicken, BBQ Chicken Thighs, Baked Chicken with Cream of Chicken Soup, and Marry Me Chicken.
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📖 Recipe
Mustard Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 500 g Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Onion
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 100 ml White Wine
- 250 ml Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard
- 150 ml Cream
- Parsley
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat extra virgin olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken thighs and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through. This may take about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken thighs.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter.
- Finely chop one onion, add to the pan, season with salt, and cook until softened.
- Mince garlic cloves, add to the pan, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and whole-grain Dijon mustard.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cream.
- Coat each piece with the mustard sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve the Chicken in Mustard Sauce alone, over rice, pasta, or with your favorite side dish.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
This mustard chicken was a delightful surprise! The chicken was tender and the sauce had a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.