Creamy Mustard Chicken with Buttered Green Beans
Creamy Mustard Chicken with Buttered Green Beans is the perfect hearty dish for cozy evenings. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety mustard sauce paired with vibrant green beans. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a family dinner, this delightful combination promises to impress with its restaurant-quality flavors and comforting textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and trimming green beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add seasoned chicken breasts and sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add Dijon mustard, coating the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes. Then add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce until fully cooked (5-7 more minutes).
- Meanwhile, blanch green beans in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp; drain and toss with butter before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and green beans (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using herbs like thyme or rosemary. Substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.