Mustard Chicken
Let’s talk about Mustard Chicken—a recipe so easy and flavorful, it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen. With just six ingredients and 25 minutes, you’ll have juicy chicken topped with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce packed with flavor. Bonus? It pairs with practically any side dish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress without the stress.
It’s easy, delicious, and so versatile. Whether you’re cooking for your family or hosting friends, this dish is always a hit. Whip it up tonight and watch it disappear from the plate!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Family-Friendly: Even picky eaters will love the tender, juicy chicken smothered in a tangy, creamy sauce.
- Super Simple: Just cook the chicken, whip up the sauce, and you’re done. It’s almost too easy.
- Big on Flavor: The Dijon mustard and tarragon combo makes this dish taste like it came from a fancy restaurant.
- Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or last-minute dinner plans.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless for quick cooking and easy serving.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Gives the chicken that beautiful golden crust.
- Chicken Broth: The base for the creamy mustard sauce.
- Dried Tarragon: A little goes a long way for that fresh, herby flavor.
- Dijon Mustard: The star of the sauce—tangy, creamy, and full of flavor.
- Milk: Full-fat for a creamy texture, but use what you have on hand.
- Salt & Pepper: Because seasoning is key!
How to Make Mustard Chicken
Follow along to learn how to make Mustard Chicken!
- Step One: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Step Two: Add chicken broth to the pan, scraping the bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in tarragon, Dijon mustard, and milk. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened. Serve over chicken breasts.
What to Serve with It
This dish is so versatile, it works with just about anything! Here are a few ideas:
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Perfect for soaking up the sauce.
- Roasted Veggies: Green beans, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts are great options.
- Rice or Quinoa: A simple, hearty base for the flavorful chicken.
- Warm Salad: Try a Caesar potato salad or a light green salad on the side.
- Crusty Bread: Because who doesn’t love bread with a creamy sauce?
Variations and Substitutions
- Switch Up the Herbs: Fresh tarragon or parsley can make this dish even more aromatic.
- Use Chicken Thighs: Juicier and just as delicious! If you use any bone-in chicken, just make sure to add time to cook your chicken. Meat with bone will take longer to cook.
- Use Chicken Tenderloins: Make sure you cut down the cooking time to fit the size of your chicken. Tenderloins are much thinner and smaller in size, so they will cook faster.
- Try Different Mustards: Experiment with yellow, spicy brown, or whole-grain mustard for unique flavors.
- Go Creamier: Swap the milk for heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Add Honey: A teaspoon of honey transforms this into a creamy honey mustard chicken.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use a Baking Sheet: If you’re keeping the chicken warm in the oven, pop it on a baking sheet or cook it in a cast-iron skillet so it stays moist and warm.
- Don’t Skip the Brown Bits: Scraping up the browned bits in the pan adds tons of flavor to the sauce.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: The chicken is done when it hits 165°F in the thickest part.
- Rest the Chicken: Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to lock in the juices.
- Double the Recipe: This dish is great for feeding a crowd. Just scale up the ingredients and use a large skillet.
Storage Instructions
- Reheat: Warm it in the oven at 200°F with a drizzle of olive oil to keep it moist, or use the microwave in short bursts with a damp paper towel on top.
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Chicken Recipes
- Honey Dijon Chicken
- Maple Dijon Grilled Chicken
- Honey Curried Chicken
- Smothered Chicken
- Hawaiian Chicken
- Spanish Chicken
Check out my Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin for another tasty mustard recipe. I also have some easy chicken recipes, like Lemon Herb Slow Cooker Chicken, Cheesy Chicken, and Broccoli and Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole.
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Mustard Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried tarragon
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup milk
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add chicken broth to the pan, scraping the bits from bottom of the pan. Whisk in tarragon, Dijon mustard and milk. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened. Serve over chicken breasts.
Nutrition
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We like putting mustard on a lot of our dishes, will have to try this.
I like that this recipe is easy and appealing.
Looks like a great fresh recipe for spring especially!
YUM!!! This sounds delicious thanks so much! Def gonna try this one!
We don’t have a recipe, we usually fry chicken breasts with mushroom soup gravy, or just with spices. This sounds tasty and we love fast, easy dishes!
Hello gorgeous! I love seeing your masterpieces.Thank you for bringing such great things to our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm.. Lou Lou Girls
This looks like a yummy spring meal that I will have to try very soon.
This looks delicious, breast is also my favourite cut of chicken. My favourite chicken meal is chicken stuffed with herb cheese and wrapped in bacon! Definitely going to give this a go though, thank you for sharing
Sounds great & fits with my current diet plan! Pinned!!
Your Easy Mustard Chicken looks amazing, I would love to have this right now. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
This recipe sounds so delicious! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
this looks fantastic! We’ve been using dijon for several recipes so I know I love the taste, our chicken has been BORING for a while now so I can’t wait to try this, it’s pinned and I’m awaiting dinner!
I always have chicken at home,and this sounds like a delicious way to prepare it – that sauce looks fabulous
Hi there! Visiting from Wow Me Wednesday. This looks so good! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! Your photos are great!