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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Onion Dijon Sauce has tender, juicy chicken smothered in a zesty Dijon mustard sauce with sliced mushrooms and onions. Better yet – it only takes thirty minutes to prepare!
In our kitchen, a good-quality Dijon mustard is one of those must-have, staple ingredients that we always have on hand. We add it to so many recipes – vinaigrettes and dressings, and it’s a terrific addition to my husband Jack’s famous potato salad!
But we also love Dijon mustard when it’s been turned into a zesty, creamy sauce – and it’s the star ingredient in today’s Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Onion Dijon Sauce.
Sophisticated comfort food – that only takes 30 minutes to prepare!
This delicious recipe can best be described as sophisticated comfort food. Tender boneless chicken breasts are sautéed with sliced mushrooms and onions, then smothered in a rich, creamy sauce that has been flavored with a mix of traditional Dijon as well as whole-grain Dijon mustard, plus rosemary and other herbs and spices.
These Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Onion Dijon Sauce would make the perfect, elegant entrée for a special dinner party – but this recipe is also easy enough that you can make it any day of the week!
Why You’ll Love Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Onion Dijon Sauce
- From start to finish, this flavorful dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare.
- The flavors are amazing! Zesty Dijon mustard and fresh rosemary add a nice kick to the sauce, and whole grain mustard also adds little pops of flavor and texture.
- It’s easy enough to prepare any night of the week, but special enough to make for weekend dinner guests.
Reader Review
“At first bite, this became one of my top ten favorite dishes–so many layers of flavor, I swear I could have the sauce as a meal and not even notice the chicken wasn’t there. My boyfriend requested that I make it just two weeks after the first time we had it, so it will be a regular for sure.” – Katie
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken Breasts – You’ll want boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, although boneless thighs or turkey breasts could also be substituted if that’s what you have on hand.
- Mushrooms – We used white button mushrooms in our recipe, but you could also use Cremini mushrooms for a deeper flavor. We suggest that you avoid the pre-sliced mushrooms and instead, buy whole mushrooms and slice them yourself. (The pre-sliced mushrooms are often sliced too thin.)
- Onions – Buy red onions for this dish. The mild but zesty flavor won’t overpower the sauce. If you have to make a substitution here, choose a sweet onion such as Vidalia.
- Mustard – We used a combination of Dijon mustard and whole grain mustard in the sauce. The Dijon adds a distinctive kick of flavor, while the whole mustard grains add both texture and flavor. You can add more Dijon for a bolder sauce flavor. And if you don’t have whole grain mustard, but do have mustard seed on hand, add a tablespoon of the seeds along with additional Dijon or other mustard.
- Fresh Rosemary – The sauce gets a tremendous amount of flavor from fresh rosemary springs and it is worth the effort to buy fresh for this dish, if you can. In a pinch, use half the amount of dried rosemary.
- Sauce Ingredients – The creamy sauce is made with chicken stock, white wine, heavy cream, and butter, plus fresh parsley.
Cooking Tip
If your chicken breasts are very large and uneven in thickness, you can butterfly them using this technique, then cut them half. This will allow the poultry to cook more evenly and quickly.
Special Tools You’ll Need
- Large skillet
- Instant-read probe thermometer (optional but recommended)
How do I make Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Onion Dijon Sauce?
- Dredge the chicken on both sides in flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet, then sear both sides of the chicken breasts. Remove to a platter (the chicken will finish cooking later in the sauce).
- Saute mushrooms, onions and rosemary in the same skillet. Then add both mustards and white wine to deglaze the pan.
- Add parsley, chicken stock, cream, and butter to the skillet, mixing to create a sauce.
- Place the seared chicken back in the sauce and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this dish in a slow cooker? Since this recipe only takes 30 minutes to prepare and it includes a cream sauce, we don’t recommend it. The chicken may get overcooked and rubbery, and the sauce may break (separate) if it is cooked for too long.
How do I reheat leftovers? You can microwave individual portions or reheat in a skillet over medium heat. For either method, be careful not to overcook the chicken as you reheat.
I don’t like to cook with wine. What else can I use to deglaze the pan? Just use some of the chicken stock for that step in the recipe.
How can I tell when my chicken is cooked? The best way to tell is by using a instead-read probe thermometer like this. This is an inexpensive kitchen tool you’ll use again and again. Insert the probe into the thickest part of your chicken breast and when it reads 165 degrees F – your chicken is done.
This post originally appeared on A Family Feast in February 2014.
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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Onion Dijon Sauce
If you have large 12-ounce chicken breasts as we did for this recipe, butterfly them, then cut in half to get two portions, and repeat for the second large breast.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each (1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups sliced button mushrooms (1/4″ slices)
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, place flour, salt and pepper and mix. Dredge chicken in four, shake excess and set aside.
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Add chicken breasts and brown 3-4 minutes per side. If all four pieces will not fit, cook in two batches. Remove chicken to a platter and set aside.
- Heat pan back up to high and add mushrooms and cook for about three minutes until just starting to brown. Reduce to medium high and add onions and rosemary. Cook for two to three minutes. The mushrooms will give up some liquid when the onions are added. Add both mustards, and wine and scrape up bottom. Add parsley, stock, cream and butter and mix to combine. Add chicken back in and cover with sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook just until the chicken is cooked through (depending on size).
- Serve with sauce over each portion.
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This really hit the mark with my house of University boys! Very tasty and enjoyed by all. Perfect food for a chilly NZ Winter night!
So glad you all enjoyed the recipe Jane! Thanks for writing to us today!
How much dried rosemary would I use if I didn’t have fresh? Also, do you think I could bake it in the oven instead of in a skillet? Thank you
Hi Alanna – Rule of thumb is to use 1/2 the amount of dried herbs when substituting for fresh herbs in any recipe. Hope this helps! We haven’t tried making it ourselves in the oven (it cooks so quickly in the skillet) – but please let us know how it comes out if you try it!
It turned out moist and delicious in the oven! I browned each side quickly first then put the chicken and sauce in the oven to finish cooking. Thank you for a great new recipe
Thanks Alanna!
Loved this recipe. I didn’t have rosemary so I used oregano and it was just fine. The leftovers were great too which is always a plus. Thanks for sharing your recipes!
You’re very welcome Sharon! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! (And yes – leftovers are always good!) 🙂
We made this dish for supper tonight. As we were serving it over a bed of fettuccine noodles, I increased the sauce ingredients. It turned out fantastic! Definitely a keeper!
Thanks Kelly! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Sounds like a fabulous dish. Will try it this weekend. What temp. will the chicken be when cooked?
Hi Steve – The US government guidelines for safe minimum cooking temp for chicken is 165 degrees F. Hope that helps!
I spotted this recipe below the Chicken Marsala recipe the other day. Though I wanted to make the Marsala, I had the ingredients for this one already and whipped it up that evening. It was very good but i thought it needed more kick so I added a little more Dijon to what was on my plate. My husband and I ate the leftovers for dinner last night and then the flavor was really there. So again, a delicious dish that tastes even better when reheated for leftover night.
Thanks Laura!
have made this twice .it is delicious going to make it as part of a progressive dinner. I plan to make it then put on simmer in my new crock pot as I won’t have too much time when we come back for the main course
Kay
Sounds like a great idea Kay! We’re so glad you like the recipe!
This meal was delightful!
Thanks Alison!
Is there any way to adapt this recipe for the slow cooker?
Hi Erica – We haven’t tried making it in the slow cooker so I can’t say for sure. It’s such a quick-to-make meal however, I’m not sure it will be the same!
i have this on the stove right now. It looks and smells soon good! Can’t wait to try it!!!
We hope you enjoy it Kim!