This Creamy Dijon Chicken with Mushrooms is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Tender golden chicken breasts are simmered in a rich garlic Dijon cream sauce and topped with savory sautéed mushrooms for a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy enough for busy weeknights. Perfect served with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 12 oz (340 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry.

Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown.

Transfer to a plate.

3. Cook the Mushrooms

In the same skillet, melt butter.

Add mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Make the Dijon Sauce

Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.

Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and thyme.

Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Return the Chicken

Place chicken back into the skillet.

Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

6. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serve hot with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Notes

• Add spinach during the last few minutes for extra flavor.
• Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if preferred.
• For a richer sauce, add an extra tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.