Description
A flavorful and creamy chicken dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich Creole mustard cream sauce enhanced with sweet onion, honey, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Perfect for a comforting dinner with a touch of Southern flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion
- 1 cup chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Season and Brown Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Add the finely diced sweet onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Make Sauce: Stir in the Creole mustard, honey, heavy cream, and cayenne pepper. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Warm Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes to warm through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh thyme over the chicken. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Serve the chicken with the creamy Creole mustard sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- You can substitute dried thyme if fresh is unavailable, but use less to avoid overpowering the dish.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- To ensure even cooking, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
- Leftover chicken and sauce can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Keywords: chicken, creole mustard, cream sauce, stovetop chicken, easy dinner, southern cuisine, creamy sauce
