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Honey mustard chicken skillet with creamy sauce and herbs

Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet

Tender chicken cooked in one skillet with a sweet, tangy honey mustard sauce made with Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and simple pantry ingredients. A quick and cozy weeknight chicken dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or thyme optional
  • Extra black pepper optional for serving

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium.
  7. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  8. Stir in the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, honey, and cream or milk if using.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  10. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
  11. Spoon the sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
  12. Top with parsley, thyme, or extra black pepper if desired.
  13. Serve warm with rice, potatoes, pasta, or vegetables.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breasts also work well. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly. Add a splash of broth, milk, or water when reheating if the sauce becomes too thick.