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
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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 have asparagus ever week. (more if on is on sale) Thanks for the new idea.
This looks really good! Thanks for sharing.
This is definitely a much try recipe. Looks and sounds delicious. I always have chicken breast on hand.
First off, I’d like to mention how fantastic these photos have turned out – super!
I love my chicken breast, not too sure about the mustard so I’d just add that gradually to taste.
Do you think I could exchange unflavored almond milk for the milk in this recipe?
I’m not 100% sure because I haven’t tried it that way, but I think it would probably be ok to do!
I am always looking for new recipes for chicken. This recipe looks so easy to make. It really looks delicious too. I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks for sharing this recipe,if it tastes 1/2 as good as it looks it will be delicious
That looks absolutely delicious. Another recipe I need to try!
I love how you place the food in the photos.Are you a chef? Everything you post looks so delicious and tempting; like this chicken.Thank you for posting it.
this looks very delicious, what a great lunch this would make
Im trying this tonight! thanks 🙂
I read your recipe for Easy Mustard Chicken and I thought it was easy indeed. I loved your presentation. Since we eat a lot of chicken, i like to try different recipes so we do not get tired of eating chicken.
I love Chicken Pot Pie and Stuffed Chicken Breasts but chicken always tastes good to me.
What an creative use of mustard!
My favorite chicken recipe is chicken teriyaki. But I would Love to try this recipe soon. Looks delicious, thanks for sharing
Mmmm sounds really good, nice to give the chicken a little kick of flavour!!
This is such a beautiful recipe and I love the Mustard sauce that it put on top of this chicken! I will have to make this recipe, and I like that it is on top of asparagus!
I LOVE using mustard!!!! Must try this 🙂
Your recipes have been put to use quite often these days, thanks for posting!
I have never tried this recipe before, bur you make it sound so delicious and easy enough for me to make (I actually have all the ingredients here)…guess what I will be having for supper Sunday
This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for the recipe, this sounds really good! Will have to try it out next time we have chicken!