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Creamy Dijon Chicken Breast Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner with Mushrooms and Thyme

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A quick and easy creamy Dijon chicken breast with mushrooms and thyme, perfect for cozy dinners. This recipe features tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a tangy, creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons creamy Dijon mustard
  • 8 ounces sliced cremini or white button mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a warm plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release moisture and start to brown, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  6. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  7. Lower heat to medium and whisk in 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top and let simmer together for 2-3 minutes to marry flavors.
  9. Optional: Just before serving, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the sauce.

Notes

If sauce gets too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or cream to loosen it. If too thin, simmer longer. Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking. Do not overcrowd pan to ensure proper searing. Fresh thyme is preferred over dried for best flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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