Creamy Lemon Mustard Chicken

dinner

Placeholder image

Servings

3 Servings

Prep time

15 Minutes

Cooking Time

25 Minutes

Calories

--- Kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large skinless chicken vbreasts
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon seeded mustard
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Rice or pasta for serving

Directions

  1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Place chicken breasts in pan and sear 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  2. Melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour chicken broth into pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Whisk in heavy cream and mustard until smooth.
  3. Nestle chicken breasts into sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and allow to simmer 8-10 minutes, folding occasionally until chicken registers 165F.
  4. Fold lemon juice into sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve lemon dijon chicken warm over rice or pasta and enjoy!