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Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken: A Family Favorite Dinner

Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken is a comfort dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half for quicker cooking
  • to taste salt to enhance flavor
  • to taste pepper to enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder substitute with fresh garlic if preferred
  • 1 cup flour for dredging
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can use butter or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking and saucing
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard substitute with yellow mustard if desired
  • 2 tablespoons honey can replace with maple syrup for variation
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream substitute with half-and-half if needed

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, creating four cutlets. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Lower the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom. Stir in Dijon mustard and honey until smooth.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir until bubbling. Return chicken cutlets to the skillet, coat in sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately over fluffy rice or alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh chicken for best flavor. Adjust sauce thickness with extra broth if needed. Always check chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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