LOW CARB CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE CHICKEN
Low Carb Creamy Mustard Sauce Chicken is a deliciously tangy dish of sauteed chicken breasts smothered in cream sauce. Two kinds of mustard and cream blend to make this mouth-watering thick sauce perfect for chicken and pork!
Servings 6
Calories 353kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme flakes
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 1 TBSP stone ground mustard
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken breasts 4 - 5 minutes per side or until meat thermometer registers 165° F and chicken is done.
- Remove breasts to a large plate. Cover and set aside.
- Remove all but 1 TBSP drippings from the pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth to skillet, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan.
- Add thyme and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Add cream, Dijon and stone ground mustard. Stir to combine. Bring back to a simmer. Sauce will start to thicken.
- Return chicken to the pan and cook additional 3 - 4 minutes until chicken is heated thru and sauce is desired consistency.
- Serve chicken with sauce spooned on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.1g | Protein: 36.1g | Fat: 21.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g