Sautéed Chicken with Dijon Mustard and White Wine Sauce
Tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy Dijon mustard and white wine sauce, finished with fresh thyme for a classic French touch. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs about 6 oz each chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 small, finely chopped shallots
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Season 4 chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 2 finely chopped shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, then pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Step 5: Stir in 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 6: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for 1-2 minutes to rewarm before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Chicken with Dijon Mustard and White Wine Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Chicken with Dijon Mustard and White Wine Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep salt from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Dijon Mustard and White Wine Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Chicken with Dijon Mustard and White Wine Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Chicken with Dijon Mustard and White Wine Sauce?
French chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My family devoured this recipe at dinner tonight. The sauce clung perfectly to the chicken—easily my new go-to for entertaining.
- ★★★★★
This dish was a game-changer for my weeknights! The Dijon and wine sauce made the chicken incredibly moist and flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Loved the flavor, but the sauce needed more salt to balance the Dijon. Still, the chicken cooked beautifully.
