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Thomas Baker

Smothered Chicken Breasts Easy Cozy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy tender and juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce featuring sautéed onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, and cream. This simple chicken recipe is perfect for an easy dinner or a comforting weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an ideal quick chicken dinner option for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it's hot and shimmering.
  2. Season the chicken breasts well on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side until they turn golden and are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  4. Add the sliced onion to the same pan and stir occasionally, cooking them for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the aroma develops.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits for extra flavor.
  7. Mix in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme, stirring everything together well.
  8. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and ladle the sauce over them.
  9. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  10. Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving right away.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Increasing the richness? Add some grated parmesan cheese stirred into the sauce. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days refrigerated or freeze for up to 2 months.