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Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

Name: Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
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

Published August 29, 2019 / Updated July 8, 2020 / 69 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 to make, so it's great for busy weeknights but tasty enough for company!

Dijon mustard and cream make a great sauce. Back in 2016 I posted a creamy Dijon rosemary chicken recipe that was quite popular. I think it was actually my sister, again, who suggested the idea for this recipe. She also suggested creamy bacon chicken recently. Turns out little sisters can be useful. 😉

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. I just love the flavor combo. And the cream and butter... yeah, this is one delicious sauce. This hasn't been tested on kids, but I think this could be a hit with them if you want to try something slightly fancier than chicken fingers dipped in honey mustard haha.

creamy honey mustard chicken close-up — Look at that.

How to make creamy honey Dijon chicken

Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (like you're butterflying them, but then cut them to make 4 thinner cutlets).
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with garlic powder and salt & pepper, then dredge them in flour.
Pan fry the chicken pieces until golden on both sides;
Make the sauce with the rest of the butter, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, honey and cream;
Add the chicken back into the pan and cook until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.

(Full ingredients and instructions are in the recipe card below)

Can I use a different kind of mustard?

Sure, feel free to substitute with your favorite mustard. Keep in mind that the sauce may end up being even sweeter if you don't use Dijon, though, as many mustards are a bit sweet. The Dijon cuts some of the sweetness because it has a sharp flavor.

Can I substitute the cream for something else?

I don't recommend it. Cream (heavy or whipping) 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, the sauce is more likely to break/curdle, and you may need to tweak it by adding flour or something else to thicken it. If you're used to making substitutions in these types of recipes (e.g. if you're sensitive to dairy), then feel free to give it a try and let me/other readers know how it worked out in the comments.

What to serve with this recipe:

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 my baby bok choy) or a side salad.

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Will you make this honey Dijon mustard chicken recipe?

Questions? Don't hesitate to ask in the comments below.

close-up of honey mustard chicken in a skillet

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