Dijon chicken is an easy, creamy, one-dish dinner that never fails to impress.

This dijon chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy dijon sauce for an easy weeknight or special occasion dinner.

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Crave-Worthy Dijon Chicken

  • Quick & Easy Delight: This dijon chicken recipe comes together in no time, making dinner a breeze.
  • Saucy Perfection: A rich blend of Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and cream creates a flavorful, creamy sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.
  • Juicy & Tender: Pounding the chicken breasts ensures they cook evenly, giving you perfectly tender chicken every time.
  • Dinner Showstopper: With bold flavors and a creamy finish, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special!

Dijon Chicken Essentials

Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are best for this recipe, but you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Sauce: White wine adds depth of flavor to the butter and garlic along with the heavy cream for a velvety smooth sauce.

Mix It Up: Boost the dish with sliced mushrooms, chopped spinach or kale, or peas. Parmesan will add a tangy creaminess as well. If you don’t have Dijon, try stone ground mustard or honey mustard for a different flavor profile. Experiment with herbs like tarragon and thyme.

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How to Make Dijon Chicken

  1. Prep chicken breasts, brown in oil, and set aside.
  2. Prepare the cream, mustard, and white wine sauce in the same pan (full recipe below).
  3. Add chicken back to the pan and simmer until heated through.

Secrets to Success

  • Tenderizing the chicken is an important step to ensure even cooking.
  • Avoid overcooking the chicken because it will continue to cook in Step 5.
  • Whisk the sauce ingredients together before adding to the pan in Step 4.

Storing Dijon Chicken

Keep leftover creamy Dijon chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and reheat on the stovetop with a little milk to loosen the sauce.

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Creamy Dijon Chicken

Dijon chicken features tender chicken in a creamy, tangy mustard sauce for a flavorful, easy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author The Shortcut Kitchen

Ingredients  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard

Instructions 

  • Using a meat tenderizer pound all chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season generously with salt & pepper.
  • In a large pan heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side or until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add butter and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add white wine and let simmer until it is reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, and dijon. Simmer for 2-3 minutes whisking until it is fully combined.
  • Add chicken back to the pan and simmer until it is heated through.

Notes

  • Be sure to tenderize the chicken breasts so they cook evenly.
  • Do not overcook the chicken in step 2. It will cook a bit more once added to the sauce.
  • Whisk together cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard before adding to the pan.  
  • Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days in a covered container.
 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 939mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American

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