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Easy Creamy Dijon Chicken Skillet Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy creamy Dijon chicken skillet recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring tender chicken in a tangy, smooth mustard cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets about 1/2-inch thick. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in Dijon mustard until well combined, then pour in chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits from the pan bottom. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Slowly stir in heavy cream until sauce is smooth and creamy. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, nestle into sauce, spoon sauce over top, and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth or cream to loosen. If too thin, simmer longer. Do not overcrowd pan when cooking chicken; cook in batches if needed. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and use dairy-free butter or olive oil. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Adjust Dijon mustard amount to taste as strength varies by brand.

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