Experience the ultimate comfort food with this incredibly creamy chicken in mustard sauce that will revolutionize your weeknight dinners. Tender chicken fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made with sour cream, mustard, and aromatic vegetables. This restaurant-quality dish comes together in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients you likely have on hand, creating a meal so impressive your family will think you’ve been secretly attending culinary school.
Ingredients
Main Dish:
- 2 chicken breast fillets (500g / 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter (30g)
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (15g)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5g)
- 200ml chicken broth (¾ cup)
- 300g sour cream (10.6 oz / 1¼ cups)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2-3 green onions, chopped for garnish
Rice Garnish:
- 180g long-grain rice (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh Salad:
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 100g cheese (3.5 oz), cubed or crumbled
- Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sour cream (15g)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (15g)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Rice:
- Cook rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Bring 2 cups water to boil, add rice and salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork and stir in chopped parsley.
Make the Chicken:
- Sear chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced red onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and yellow pepper strips, cook another 3 minutes.
- Create sauce base: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute. Add mustard and mix well.
- Build the sauce: Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish with cream: Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in sour cream. Return chicken to skillet and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil or sauce may curdle. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Prepare the Salad:
- Make salad: Combine diced tomatoes and cheese in a bowl. Mix sour cream and mayonnaise, season with salt, pepper, and dill. Toss with tomato mixture.
Recipe Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition (per serving with rice): Approximately 485 calories, 32g protein, 22g fat, 38g carbs, 2g fiber
Why This Recipe is Perfect for You
This creamy chicken in mustard sauce delivers exceptional nutritional value while satisfying your craving for comfort food. Chicken breast provides lean, high-quality protein essential for muscle maintenance and satiety, while the sour cream adds beneficial probiotics and calcium. The colorful bell peppers contribute vitamin C and antioxidants, and the mustard provides metabolism-boosting compounds. Unlike heavy cream-based sauces, this recipe uses sour cream for richness with fewer calories and more nutritional benefits. The complete meal with rice and fresh salad provides balanced macronutrients, fiber, and vitamins, making it a wholesome family dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor. The simple cooking technique and common ingredients make this an accessible yet impressive dish that proves healthy eating can be absolutely delicious and satisfying.