LOW CARB CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE CHICKEN

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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!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, French

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings

Calories 353kcal

Author Christine Mello

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.

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