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Easy Chicken Skillet

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A quick, creamy, and savory one-pan chicken dish made with tender seared chicken and a rich mustard-thyme sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp Dijon or grainy mustard
  • 1/2 tsp fresh or dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté the onion until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
  6. Reduce heat and add cream and mustard, stirring until combined. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Add lemon juice if using and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Add mushrooms with the onions for a deeper flavor.Mix in grated Parmesan for a richer, cheesier sauce.Swap cream for coconut milk to make it dairy-free.Serve with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

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