Pan-Seared Chicken with Dijon Mustard and Shallot Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a tangy Dijon mustard and shallot pan sauce. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 French cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 small, finely minced shallots
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 finely minced shallots to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and serve immediately.