French Dijon Cream Chicken Recipe | Creamy Mustard Chicken with Herbs
French Dijon Cream Chicken is a classic French-inspired dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a silky Dijon mustard cream sauce. The sauce combines sharp Dijon mustard with cream, garlic, shallots, and chicken broth to create a rich, tangy, savory flavor with a smooth and luxurious texture. Finished with fresh herbs, this elegant yet easy chicken recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with mashed potatoes, crusty French bread, rice, or steamed vegetables to soak up the delicious creamy sauce.
Cooking Method
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and thyme, then cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, until fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or steamed vegetables.
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