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This creamy Dijon rosemary chicken recipe is wonderfully tender and flavorful. It feels fancy but uses remarkably few ingredients for a weeknight treat!
You may also like my Chicken Riesling or Tarragon Chicken for another easy chicken dinner at home that tastes restaurant quality.
Why you’ll love it
If you’re a regular around here, you know that Dijon mustard is one of my favorite flavor enhancers. It pairs so well with fragrant rosemary and white wine in this creamy chicken recipe! All of this in about half an hour? Yes please. These ingredients were made for each other.
Whether you’re serving this for an elegant yet easy meal for company or just making it for any old night, this creamy rosemary Dijon chicken recipe will be a standout on your menu that you’ll happily serve. It’s fast, juicy, and impressive.
What you’ll need
- Chicken – we’re using two chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise so they cook faster and more evenly
- Flour – for dredging and getting that nice crust on the meat
- Olive oil and butter – for sautéing
- Rosemary – this bright, woodsy herb is the star of the sauce
- White wine – use a dry white like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio. Make sure it’s one you’d actually enjoy drinking and not a cooking wine.
- Garlic – we’re pretty generous, but you can definitely add more if you like
- Dijon mustard – the perfect complement to the rosemary
- Heavy cream – for the silky, luxurious sauce
Tools for this recipe
Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!
- Mince the garlic effortlessly with a garlic press, and then store the leftover cloves in this cute garlic saver.
- Don’t have an instant read thermometer yet? It’s an inexpensive way to ensure chicken is that perfect 165F.
- I use my trusty Le Creuset skillet for nearly all my 30-minute chicken recipes.
- A heat-resistant melamine spoon that won’t scratch pots and pans is my go-to for stirring sauces.
How to make rosemary Dijon chicken
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Heat up the oil and butter in a skillet. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise and dredge each cutlet on both sides in flour. Pan fry until golden, and then set aside on a plate. Cook the rosemary needles in the skillet for about a minute.
Add in the garlic, wine, and Dijon. Keep stirring until smooth. Pour in the cream, and return the chicken to the pan. Continue cooking until the chicken reaches 165F internally and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt & pepper and enjoy!
Substitutions and variations
- If you’re in the mood to change up either the herbs or the Dijon mustard, I recommend checking out my Creamy Herb Chicken or Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken recipes before doing a little experimenting.
- I don’t recommend substituting the heavy cream for anything with a lower fat content. It won’t be as silky and rich and might curdle.
- If white wine isn’t an option, you could sub in an equal amount of chicken broth.
What to serve with rosemary Dijon chicken
- The sauce is delicious over a bed of rice, Roasted Red Potatoes, or classic Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes for a starch.
- In the veggie realm, Easy Creamed Corn or Roasted Brussels Sprouts are two great pairings. Steamed broccolini or green beans would be another good option.
- Craving a salad? Make my really easy Parmesan Arugula Salad, or dress up whatever lettuce and vegetables you’ve got on hand with my Creamy Balsamic Dressing.
Leftovers and storage
- It’s best served fresh, but you can keep any leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in a saucepan over a low heat and slowly so that the sauce doesn’t separate.
- I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces since the texture will change.
If you made this creamy Dijon chicken recipe, leave a star rating and review below! Let me know if the blog post didn’t answer your questions. You can also tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram.
Creamy Dijon Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you’re left with four thinner cutlets. Dredge each piece in flour.
- Fry the chicken for 5 minutes per side and then remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Remove the rosemary needles from the stems and add the needles to the pan. Let the rosemary cook for about a minute.
- Add the wine, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Stir it until you have a smooth sauce, and then add the cream and chicken back in the pan. Cook for another 8-10 minutes over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This recipe was originally published on October 14, 2016. It’s been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!
Hi Natasha, this recipe sounds delish! Have the parents for company tomorrow night, and this is the chosen dish. Love all the comments. The mushroom ravioli or fettuccine are perfect side. Thank you soooo much for sharing!
Thank you! Hope your parents like it hehe.
Would this be good in crockpot?
I don’t think so, Amanda. Cooking a cream sauce that long usually doesn’t turn out so well, and the chicken breasts will likely dry out as well. This type of recipe is more suited to a quick stove-top method.
Making this tonight!! It’s a cold fall day which deserves a warm yummy dinner. I love finding new recipes and I am sooo excited! It almost reminds me a bit of my mama’s French chicken! I think I will serve it over a bed of rice paired with some kind of veggie.
Thank you !!!
You’re welcome! It goes very well with rice and veggies. Hope you love it! 🙂
i have to compliment you! this was one of the best recipes O’ve found on pinterest to date. Absolutely delicious!! I wouldnt change a thing!
Aww thanks so much, Katie! Happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
This was delicious! I used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of cream and it worked great! Served w sautéed zucchini. Definitely a keeper!
So glad to hear that, Tara!!
Hi Natasha, I’m dying to make this recipe, could I substitute the fresh rosemary for dry? If so much dry rosemary should I use?
Hi Pili! That’s a good question. I haven’t tried it myself. If you’re talking about the dried rosemary needles (vs. a powder), it can be hard to measure out a small quantity. I’d start by using a generous pinch, and then going from there. Typically dried herbs are more potent. I use 3 springs fresh rosemary, so if you can envision the needles of just one sprig, that might be a good starting point. Perhaps about a teaspoon worth? Hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Thank you! 😊
3 sprigs fresh rosemary equals 1 1/2 tsp dried.
What green veggie dish would go well with this?
Green beans or Brussels sprouts would go well, I’d say. 🙂
I usually make it with broccolinni. So delic!! This recipes is one of favorites!!
So happy you like it! 🙂
Great dish – very easy! I found the mustard to be a bit overwhelming though. I’ll cut back next time. I served this with mushroom ravioli. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Sarah! I’m glad you liked it (despite the mustard being a bit strong). 🙂 I like your mushroom ravioli idea!
What kind of white wine would you suggest?
Hi Val! Anything dry should work. Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon blanc would work well. Hope you enjoy!!
Looks so Delicious! Cant wait to cook this tonight
What is the use of the flour is it only to thicken the sauce ??
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipe. The flour coats the chicken so gives it a little bit of a crust/nice brown color once it’s cooked, and yes, it thickens the sauce up a little too when you add the liquid ingredients and deglaze the pan. 🙂