Description
A rich and creamy German-inspired chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a velvety mustard and mushroom sauce. This comforting recipe combines traditional European flavors with modern simplicity — perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs or 680 g)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work best)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or German mustard if available)
1 cup chicken broth (250 ml)
¾ cup heavy cream (180 ml)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour.
Sear the Chicken:
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
In the same pan, add onions and cook 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking another 5 minutes until browned.
Make the Sauce Base:
Stir in 1 tablespoon flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring. Mix in mustard, thyme, paprika, and nutmeg. Simmer 2 minutes.
Add Cream and Simmer:
Pour in heavy cream, stir, and return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes, until cooked through and sauce thickens.
Finish and Serve:
Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, use German mustard for authenticity.
Substitute mushrooms with bell peppers or spinach if preferred.
Add a splash of German beer for a richer, deeper sauce.
To thicken the sauce further, simmer uncovered for a few minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: German Chicken recipe, creamy mustard chicken, traditional German dish, easy dinner, chicken with mushrooms