Chicken breast in Dijon mustard cream sauce
Easy

Chicken with Dijon Mustard Sauce

(756)
30 min4370 cal

By ChickenRecipes.ca Team|June 15, 2025

A French bistro classic popular throughout Québec — tender chicken in a tangy Dijon mustard cream sauce. Simple, elegant, and ready in 30 minutes. The sharpness of the mustard balances perfectly with the richness of the cream.

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Ingredients

Servings:
4

Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

370
Calories
35g
Protein
20g
Fat
8g
Carbs
Fiber0g
Sugar2g
Sodium620mg

Reviews

4.8 / 5 (756 reviews)
Justin C.
May 24, 2025

Made this twice already this month. So delicious!

Emily T.
Nov 19, 2025

Easy to follow and turned out amazing. A new favourite.

Michelle I.
Sep 25, 2025

Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:
10 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
30 min
Servings:
4
Difficulty:
Easy

Pro Tips

  • 1Add mustard off heat or on low heat — boiling can make it bitter.
  • 2Use both Dijon and whole grain for flavour and texture.
  • 3Fresh tarragon is the classic herb pairing with mustard sauce.

Variations

  • Add mushrooms for poulet aux champignons et moutarde.
  • Use bone-in thighs and braise in the sauce for 40 minutes.
  • Honey-mustard version: add 1 tbsp honey.
  • Gratinée with breadcrumbs and Gruyère under the broiler.
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