Both Mathlete and I work full time and commute a pretty far distance to our offices. On nights when we run even the slightest bit late or have an errand to run, it can totally wreck dinner. It is those times that I really appreciate my small arsenal of really quick to the table meals.
Last week, we had a very hectic week and I pulled out one of Mathlete’s favorite recipes that I knew I could get done fast: Mustard Chicken (adapted from this recipe).
What do you need?
– 1 lb chicken breast
– olive oil
– salt and pepper
– 1/4 cup chicken broth
– 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon (plus more for garnish)
– 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
This dish traditionally features a full chicken breast but, in the interest of time, I cut mine up into bite sized pieces so they would cook a lot quicker. A bonus: my kids consider the pieces like chicken nuggets so it takes care of kid dinner too!
Season your chicken with salt and pepper. A quick swirl of olive oil in my pan over medium heat and then in goes the chicken.
While the chicken is browning in the pan, I gather my ingredients for the sauce
Once the chicken is all done, remove it from the pan and keep it warm. Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth into the pan and scrape up all the yummy bits. Let it simmer until it is reduced by half (takes about one minute). I usually throw in 1/2 teaspoon garlic at this point too but that is mostly because I just love garlic. You get a much smoother sauce without it!
Now, whisk in 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon of dried tarragon. Let that simmer for 2-3 minutes (continuing to whisk) and then, whisk in 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (don’t have it on hand…no worries. Use 3/4 cup milk and 1/3 cup of butter to make 1 cup of whipping cream)
Continue to whisk the sauce over medium heat until it thickens. Remove it from the heat and drizzle it over your chicken. Top it with a sprinkle of dried tarragon. {You can see I served it with white rice here but you could do a ton of different sides!)
Dinner’s ready!
- 1 lb chicken breast
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried tarragon (plus more for garnish)
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Season your chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add your chicken.
- Once the chicken is all done, remove it from the pan and keep it warm. Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the pan and scrape up all the yummy bits. Let it simmer until it is reduced by half (takes about one minute). I usually throw in ½ teaspoon garlic at this point too but that is mostly because I just love garlic. You get a much smoother sauce without it!
- Now, whisk in 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard and ½ teaspoon of dried tarragon. Let that simmer for 2-3 minutes (continuing to whisk) and then, whisk in ½ cup heavy whipping cream (don't have it on hand...no worries. Use ¾ cup milk and ⅓ cup of butter to make 1 cup of whipping cream)
- Continue to whisk the sauce over medium heat until it thickens. Remove it from the heat and drizzle it over your chicken. Top it with a sprinkle of dried tarragon.
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Yummy! I wish I could scratch and sniff this right now (drools!) lol.. Awesome recipe.. A MUST TRY!! Thanks so much for sharing hon.. Wishing you a perfect week! xo~M
This looks delicious and so easy to make!
That looks so yummy! Definitely going to be trying soon =) Thanks for sharing. Pinned and now following
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I made this tonight!!!! Hubby loved it 🙂 I’d like to share it on my blog and give you credit if you don’t mind 🙂
I am going to add this to our “quick recipe” list since we too, have nights that wreck our other plans. I would love it if you would share this on my linky party – Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/05/tout-it-tuesday-7.html
Yummm!!! This looks like it needs a place on my Chicken Dishes pinboard! Thanks for sharing at our Handmade Tuesdays party.
Yum! Quick, easy and tasty. Sounds like a winner. 🙂
This looks delish! I’d love for you to share it at
http://www.firsthomelovelife.com/2012/05/whats-cooking-wednesday-1.html
It looks very tasty! Thanks for sharing!
This looks really good! I love how easy it is to make. This is perfect for a weeknight. I would love if you would share this and any other posts at Showcase Your Talent Thursday http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/05/showcase-your-talent-thursday-8.html. I hope to see you there!
Mmm this looks really good! I love the mustard flavor with chicken. I’m always trying to come up with new ways to make chicken since I make it so often, thanks for sharing your recipe!
i shouldn’t have read this while i had midnight munchies. it looks sooooo good! thanks for linking it up to tip-toe thru tuesday!
This looks easy and delicious!
This looks easy and delicious!
Shannah! Thanks so much for sharing this yummy recipe with us! We are def. going to have to try it!
I wanted to let you know that we featured you at our party this week! Stop by and check it out! Also we pinned this to our pin board!
thanks for partying with us!
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Looks yummy! (I love that your kid’s will eat it b/c it reminds them of nuggets)
This looks super yummy and fast. I love cooking with Dijon 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday last week. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great day 🙂
Michelle
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