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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

    Published: Jul 29, 2023 / Updated: Jul 29, 2023 / 253 Comments

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    This creamy honey mustard chicken recipe has tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts and a silky honey Dijon sauce. It's quick and easy for busy weeknights!

    You may also like my Easy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken or Honey Mustard Salmon next.

    a cast iron skillet with creamy honey mustard chicken

    Why you'll love it

    This 30-minute chicken recipe has the tastiest flavor combo of Dijon mustard, honey, and cream. It's basically a grown-up version of honey mustard sauce, and we can all get on board with that! I think it was actually my sister who suggested the idea for this one.

    In this recipe, the sauce isn't too sweet, but it definitely has a bit of sweetness from the honey. The Dijon mustard helps to balance that sweetness. This will be a hit with kids if you want to try something slightly fancier than chicken fingers dipped in honey mustard!

    What you'll need

    • Chicken - we're cutting boneless skinless chicken breasts in half lengthwise so they cook faster and more evenly
    • Garlic powder - along with salt, it adds flavor directly to the cutlets
    • Flour - for dredging and getting a nice crust
    • Olive oil and butter - for pan frying
    • Chicken broth - the savory base of the sauce
    • Mustard - using Dijon cuts some of the sweetness because it has an irresistible sharp flavor
    • Honey - the other star of our sauce
    • Heavy cream - it adds a luxurious touch
    ingredients for creamy honey mustard chicken in prep bowls

    Tools for this recipe

    Check out Natasha's favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!

    • I use my trusty, affordable Lodge cast iron skillet for this recipe.
    • I love storing flour in an OXO airtight container so it stays fresh.
    • Use a chef's knife to effortlessly cut the chicken into cutlets.

    How to make creamy honey Dijon chicken

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    pan frying chicken in a skillet and making honey mustard sauce

    Slice the chicken into four cutlets. Sprinkle on the garlic powder and salt & pepper, then dredge in flour. Pan fry until golden in the oil and some butter. Set aside. To the skillet, add the remaining butter, chicken broth, mustard, and honey.

    making honey mustard sauce in a skillet and adding chicken

    Stir until everything has dissolved and the sauce has reduced a little. Pour in the cream. Let it bubble gently, then return the chicken to the skillet. Let it cook through completely. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed.

    Substitutions and variations

    • Feel free to substitute the Dijon with your favorite mustard. The sauce may end up being even sweeter if you don't use Dijon, though, as many mustards are a bit sweet.
    • I don't recommend substituting the cream. It has a lovely rich flavor and texture that's hard to replicate. The sauce will end up thinner if you use something like milk or half-and-half and is more likely to break. Give my Easy Honey Mustard Chicken a try instead!
    • For an elegant touch, swap the chicken broth with a dry white wine.

    What to serve with creamy honey mustard chicken

    • These honey mustard chicken breasts are delicious with Mashed Potatoes, pasta, or rice.
    • I recommend serving them with veggies as well. Try my Roasted Beets and Carrots or Easy Roasted Cauliflower.
    • A side salad is a great pairing too. This Super Simple Parmesan Arugula Salad is a great option or spring mix with my homemade Olive Garden Salad Dressing.

    Leftovers and storage

    • Store leftover honey mustard chicken in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
    • Reheat in a saucepan over a low heat slowly until warmed through.
    • I don't recommend freezing creamy sauces.

    More easy chicken recipes

    • Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce
    • Marry Me Chicken
    • Creamy Herb Chicken
    • Chicken Riesling
    • Creamy Garlic Chicken
    a plate with creamy honey mustard chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes

    If you made this honey Dijon mustard chicken recipe, please leave a review below! Questions? Don't hesitate to ask. You can also find me on Instagram.

    a cast iron skillet with creamy honey mustard chicken

    Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

    This creamy honey mustard chicken recipe has tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts and a silky honey Dijon sauce. It's quick and easy for busy weeknights!
    4.90 from 83 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 470 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Flour for dredging
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons butter divided
    • 1/3 cup chicken broth
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare your chicken (cut it in half lengthwise so you have 4 smaller cutlets). Sprinkle them with the garlic powder and salt & pepper and then coat them in the flour. 
    • Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Once the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces and cook them for 4-5 minutes/side or until they're golden. If the oil starts to splatter a lot, reduce the heat. Once the chicken is browned, take it out of the pan and set it aside.
    • Take the pan off the heat and add the rest of the butter, the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and the honey.
    • Return the pan to the stove and adjust the heat to medium. Stir the sauce until the mustard has dissolved (make sure the liquid doesn't reduce completely).
    • Add the cream. Once the sauce is bubbling again, add the chicken back in. Let it cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is reduced to your liking.

    Notes

    • I used my 10-1/4" Lodge cast iron skillet to make this recipe. Any skillet is fine, though. You don't need to use cast iron.
    • Chicken is safe to eat when it's reached an internal temperature of 165F. Use an instant read thermometer to test for doneness. 
    • I suggest using fairly large boneless/skinless chicken breasts for this recipe since we're cutting them in half lengthwise. If you have small chicken breasts, use four of them and leave them whole.
    • Use low-sodium chicken broth if you have concerns with sodium content.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 498mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1177IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword creamy honey mustard chicken
    Author Natasha Bull

    This recipe was originally published on August 29, 2019. It's been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!

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    1. Sarah says

      September 26, 2023 at 4:45 PM

      5 stars
      I didn’t feel like cooking tonight and decided to search an “easy chicken recipe” - worked out perfectly. So much flavour and a big hit paired with Brussel sprouts. Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 26, 2023 at 9:02 PM

        That's great!! You're very welcome!

        Reply
    2. Sunshine baker says

      August 20, 2023 at 4:43 PM

      5 stars
      This was a winner at my house! Even my picky kids liked it. I used 15% cream and a little less of it. That was my only change.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 20, 2023 at 5:03 PM

        Glad it worked out and everyone liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Melissa Imling says

      August 2, 2023 at 6:25 PM

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight and it was delicious! Will definitely make again. The only thing I did differently was add more Dijon mustard because when I added the whipping cream it seemed to lose some Dijon flavor.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 3, 2023 at 10:26 PM

        I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. AngelaML says

      July 29, 2023 at 3:20 PM

      5 stars
      Shame on me - I'm seeing this recipe again in your "Latest Recipes" and see that I never commented on. I've made it a few times and we love it!

      I tweaked the recipe to add a little more dijon mustard, subbed with light cream, and added a bag of baby spinach. We served over rice and it was so delish!

      Love all of your chicken recipes. Thanks for all you do to help us that are new to the cooking thing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 29, 2023 at 4:36 PM

        I'm so happy you liked this one too! Yes - we gave it a refresh so bumped it up to the main page so that new readers will see it as it's quite an old recipe. Appreciate your reviews as always, Angela! 😀

        Reply
    5. Paula says

      June 4, 2023 at 12:14 AM

      4 stars
      Was easy and tasty, would cook again as a treat meal rather than a weekly meal. Delicious (kiwi cook)

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 4, 2023 at 9:25 AM

        So glad you liked it, Paula! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Katrina Zapora says

      March 28, 2023 at 3:04 PM

      5 stars
      I made this for my husband and I and we loved it! My husband is normally not a big eater but he had seconds! I served it over buttered noodles. Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 28, 2023 at 6:02 PM

        I'm so happy to hear it!!

        Reply
    7. Gina says

      March 28, 2023 at 2:57 PM

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I didn't have Dijon musterd, but I used honey mustard and it was great.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 28, 2023 at 6:03 PM

        I'm thrilled it was a hit, Gina! Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Jill says

      March 20, 2023 at 4:50 PM

      4 stars
      Chicken is tender but I think I could have used less Cream and there would have been more flavor and adding more honey might help.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 20, 2023 at 5:26 PM

        You can certainly tweak the ingredients next time.

        Reply
    9. Lizzie says

      March 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM

      Hi! This looks wonderful and I plan on making it this evening 🙂 Can I make it with chicken thighs?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 20, 2023 at 11:32 AM

        Hi! Sure! You may want to sear them for a bit longer as chicken thighs do tend to take a bit longer to get tender. Internal temp should be at least 175F. Let me know how it goes! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Debbie says

      March 17, 2023 at 4:22 AM

      Great recipe. I didn’t have Dijon mustard so just used wholegrain mustard and it came out perfect. The whole family loved it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 17, 2023 at 11:26 AM

        Wonderful! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Tammy Shafer says

      March 15, 2023 at 3:05 AM

      This recipe is delicious! I didn't have heavy cream and used evaporated milk instead, it was excellent! The best home mustard chicken I've ever had!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 15, 2023 at 11:48 PM

        Fantastic!! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Anne says

      February 28, 2023 at 11:25 PM

      Instead of heavy whipping cream can you use cooking cream?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 1, 2023 at 10:23 AM

        Hi! I don't know what cooking cream is. If it's 35% fat or so, that should work fine, though.

        Reply
    13. Lauren says

      February 9, 2023 at 8:52 PM

      Made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious. All 3 children demolished it, one of those kids usually hates honey mustard chicken lol. I am lactose intolerant so substituted the cream for coconut yogurt and the sauce was lovely and creamy and thick still. I didn't have garlic powder so i used garlic salt and didn't use the regular salt. I also did 1tbsp of wholegrain mustard and 1tbsp of Dijon instead of Dijon only. Will absolutely make this dish again in the future. Delicious.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 10, 2023 at 10:14 AM

        I'm so glad it worked out!

        Reply
    14. Aaminah says

      January 23, 2023 at 8:07 AM

      5 stars
      I absolutely love having this as a quick go to meal, I pair it with a green salad and use leftovers in a sandwich the next day!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 23, 2023 at 9:33 AM

        I'm thrilled to hear that, Aaminah! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Faith says

      January 17, 2023 at 6:05 PM

      5 stars
      My husband and daughter LOVED it! I paired it with lemon rice and green beans or Brussel sprouts! The sauce over the lemon rice is perfect!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 17, 2023 at 10:26 PM

        Wonderful!! 😀

        Reply
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