Name: Creamy Dijon Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 8 ounce cremini mushrooms; 1 shallot; 2 clove garlic; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Creamy Dijon Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme

weeknightcomfort-foodquick

10 minPrep35 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

4chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
½ teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
2 tablespoonall-purpose flour
2 tablespoonolive oil
1 tablespoonunsalted butter
8 ouncecremini mushrooms
1shallot
2 clovegarlic
½ cupdry white wine
1 cupchicken broth
2 tablespoonDijon mustard
½ cupheavy cream
1 tablespoonfresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Prep

01
Slice 8 ounces cremini mushrooms into quarters.
02
Mince 1 shallot.
03
Mince 2 cloves garlic.

Method

01
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Dust lightly with 2 tablespoons flour, shaking off excess.
02
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
03
In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and begin to soften.
04
Add shallot and garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
05
Pour in 1/2 cup white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
06
Add 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, stirring to combine. Return chicken to the skillet along with thyme.
07
Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
08
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately over rice or egg noodles.

Spice Tips

For depth, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to the sauce. A pinch of cayenne brings subtle heat. Fresh tarragon or parsley stirred in at the end adds brightness.

Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently over low heat with a splash of broth. Egg noodles, rice, or crusty bread are ideal sides.