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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!
Delish, easy, and quick dinner recipe! My boyfriend and I loved it and thought the flavor was immaculate. I decided to serve it over some jasmine rice with a side of cheesy broccoli, which was absolutely spectacular! Very impressive meal:)
I am so happy you two liked it! 😀
Dish was great. After I took out the chicken I added 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms and a small onion diced before I proceeded cooking the rosemary and the rest of the ingredients. Turned out great!
So happy you liked it! Delicious additions! 🙂
I added diced onion & 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup w/garlic, served over jasmine rice — home run!
So glad you enjoyed it!
For those who choose not to use alcohol you can substitute chicken broth instead. This is delicious!
If you don’t have a Pan big enough to fit the chicken, would the sauce thicken in the oven?
I think it will 🙂
I’m blown away that i could prepare something that tasted that great!!! Definitely a Favorite!!! My husband balks at eating leftovers and there WEREN’T any with this! Thank you! I’m gonna check out more of your recipes!
Yay!! So happy to hear it. ❤️
Yeah I do the canned corn thing too…
so crunch and buttery! Now I’m salivating.
Thanks.
🙂
This is a good recipe (just tried it for the first time) but the sauce is a mite bland for me. Next time, I plan to ramp it up with more mustard and more salt. The chicken was very tender.
Glad you liked it! It’s so funny how peoples’ tastes differ. I’m like you and I prefer extra mustard and plenty of salt, but some of my recipes that even have 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon are too mustardy for some haha. Wish I could please everyone!
Quick and easy. I didn’t end up with as much sauce as what appears in the photo, though. Maybe I cooked at too high a temp?
Hi Bonnie! I’m glad you liked it! It doesn’t end up with a ton of sauce, but yes, the longer you cook it, the more it thickens/reduces. Happy new year!
Is there a way to lighten it up? Greek yogurt/whole milk maybe?
Hi Erin! You could definitely try the whole milk or even half-and-half. Greek yogurt could be good too, but it would change the flavor a bit. I love the texture/thickness of heavy cream for sauces, but yeah, calories. 🙂
Thanks, Simon
I made this last night as a birthday dinner for my father. It was a big success! I added quartered mushrooms and a bit of spinach and served over rice. So delicious!
So happy to hear he enjoyed it. 🙂 Thanks for leaving a comment, Helen!