Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a mouthwatering Creole-inspired dish that will transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience! This Chicken with Creole Mustard Cream Sauce is not just another chicken recipe – it's a flavor explosion that combines golden-seared chicken with a luxuriously creamy, tangy sauce that will make your dinner guests think you've trained in a professional kitchen. In just 35 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's both impressive and surprisingly easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Creole
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is just before smoking.
- Carefully place chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side, creating a golden-brown crust without moving the chicken.
- Flip chicken breasts and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate, tenting loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add heavy cream, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Whisk in Creole mustard, stirring continuously until sauce begins to thicken and becomes smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each breast to coat evenly and reheat for 1-2 minutes.
- Plate chicken and generously drizzle with mustard cream sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.
Tips
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust that seals in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness – 165°F (74°C) is the safe internal temperature that guarantees juicy, perfectly cooked chicken.
- Don't rush the searing process. Let the chicken develop a beautiful golden crust by not moving it around in the pan during the first 6-7 minutes of cooking.
- Choose a high-quality Creole mustard for the most authentic and robust flavor in your cream sauce.
- When making the sauce, scrape up those delicious browned bits from the bottom of the skillet – they're packed with flavor and will enhance your cream sauce.
- For extra richness, you can substitute half-and-half for some of the heavy cream if you want a slightly lighter sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions just before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor to the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 515kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 150mg
