This Creamy Mustard Chicken recipe tastes like you’re ordering out at a fancy French restaurant! It is rich, decadent, full of flavor, and easy to prepare in one skillet.
For the nights you want a dinner with a little extra oomph but doesn’t take too long to prepare, try this easy Mustard Chicken! It only takes 25 minutes to make and has a gourmet-level flavor. The chicken is perfectly seasoned with Italian spices and then simmered in a homemade creamy mustard sauce.
It is a great weeknight family dinner and also elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Pair with crusty bread and a simple green salad or a variety of other side dishes for a full-spread meal.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy Prep. You just need one skillet to make this delicious mustard chicken recipe, making cleanup super easy!
- Flavorful. This dish is packed with bold, decadent flavors – rich, creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy all in one.
- Versatile. There are a variety of side dishes that pair well with creamy mustard chicken, so you can enjoy this main dish in multiple ways!
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the simple ingredients you will need to make this Dijon mustard chicken recipe. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Chicken: You’ll need two large chicken breasts for this recipe. Or use chicken thighs for a juicy and richer flavor.
- Seasonings: A tasty mix of Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Butter: Gives this dish a delicious creamy taste and helps to caramelize the chicken mustard cream sauce.
- Garlic: Mince fresh garlic bulbs or buy pre-minced garlic from the grocery store.
- Olive Oil: Used to brown the chicken and give it a crisp outer edge before simmering the chicken in mustard cream sauce.
- Shallot: Adds a peppery, slightly sweet taste to the sauce. Alternatively, you can use a yellow onion.
- Mustard: You will need both Dijon mustard and grainy mustard to make the mustard sauce for the chicken.
- White Wine: Use a good quality dry white wine like Chardonnay or Sauv Blanc. If you do not wish to use wine, you can use chicken broth instead.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Adds a rich creaminess to the Dijon mustard sauce for the chicken.
How to Make this Creamy Mustard Chicken Recipe
Below are photos and recipe steps so you can easily make this Dijon chicken recipe at home. You will also need a large skillet with a lid, a sharp knife, a cutting board, a wooden spoon or spatula, and a meat thermometer.
Prepare the Chicken
Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise as if butterflying the chicken, but cut it all the way through. Do this to both chicken breasts so you end up with four total pieces. Then season each side of the chicken. Then go ahead and heat a skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Brown the Chicken
Place the chicken to the skillet and brown on each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Make the Mustard Sauce
Add the second tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Next, add the garlic and shallot. Saute until fragrant then add the white wine to the skillet. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze then bring the wine to a simmer. Add both mustards to the pan and stir well. Allow it to reduce by half so the sauce thickens.
Add the Cream
Stir in the heavy cream. Combine the chicken with the cream sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165º F.
Serve
There are many ways to enjoy this chicken in mustard cream sauce. Below are some of our favorite recipes to serve alongside this tasty main dish.
Chicken in Mustard Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- ¾ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ¾ – 1 cup heavy whipping cream depending on your preference
- Garnish with freshly chopped tarragon or parsley if desired.
Instructions
- Place the chicken on a cutting board and slice lengthwise as if you are butterflying the chicken, but cut it all the way through. Sprinkle the seasonings on each side of the chicken.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Brown the chicken on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the second tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the garlic and shallot, saute until fragrant. Add the white wine (or chicken broth), scrape the pan well to deglaze and bring the wine to a simmer. Add the mustards and stir well. Allow it to reduce by half.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Place the chicken in the cream sauce. Cover and simmer over low 10-15 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips and Tricks
- Use a skillet with a lid to help the mustard cream sauce and chicken simmer properly, so the chicken cooks through and the sauce thickens.
- Test the chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it is cooked to at least 165ºF before serving.
- If you don’t want to use alcohol, swap the white wine 1:1 with chicken broth instead.
Creamy Mustard Chicken FAQ
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
Allow leftover creamy mustard chicken to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop with a splash of cream, as the sauce will likely thicken when refrigerated.
The internal cooking temperature of chicken breasts is 165°F. To be sure that the chicken is cooked through, check for this temperature by sticking a food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast.
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Clayton is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in Diabetes Nursing. After a decade in healthcare—and living firsthand with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease—he joined his wife in 2023 to create practical, delicious low-carb and gluten-free recipes. Clayton brings a blend of medical expertise and personal experience to every dish, helping others navigate dietary needs without giving up flavor (or cheesecake). When he’s not in the kitchen or behind the camera, you’ll probably find him in a tent somewhere in the mountains—with a strong cup of coffee in hand.
