French Mustard Chicken – Creamy, Elegant, and Weeknight-Friendly
A French-inspired dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce with wine, garlic, and herbs. Elegant enough for company, easy enough for any night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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Salt and black pepper
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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2 shallots, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup dry white wine
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp whole-grain mustard (optional)
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½ cup chicken broth
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¾ cup heavy cream or crème fraîche
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4–5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
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In same pan, sauté shallots 2 minutes. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
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Deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in mustards, broth, and cream. Add thyme and simmer 3–5 minutes.
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Return chicken to pan. Simmer 5–8 minutes until cooked through.
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Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread, potatoes, or pasta.