Chicken Tenderloins with Mustard-Thyme Sauce

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Chicken Tenderloins with Mustard-Thyme Sauce
Tender chicken pieces coated with super flavorful creamy mustard-thyme sauce. This one is SO yum and definitely restaurant quality.

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken tenderloins (I had a bit more than 1 pound)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon grainy mustard
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • pepper
  • salt
Yield:
Servings
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Yield: 3 Servings | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side, turning once). Transfer chicken to a plate.
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2. Add garlic to the skillet and saute stirring for 1 minute.
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3. Pour in chicken broth and cream, stir. Cook for 3 minutes.
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4. Add mustards and finely chopped thyme. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust ingredients (if necessary).
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5. You can return chicken to the skillet, if you want to heat it through. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.


Shop products and ingredients I recommend for this recipe:

Dijon Mustard

Dijon Mustard
Whole Grain Mustard

Whole Grain Mustard
Heavy Cream

Heavy Cream
Chicken Broth

Chicken Broth
Olive Oil

Olive Oil
Butter

Butter
Garlic

Garlic
Fresh Thyme

Fresh Thyme

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I’m Alena, the blogger at MyDeliciousMeals since 2010. My goal with MyDeliciousMeals is for you to discover the joy of cooking and to find lots of new favorite recipes that your family will enjoy. I’m so happy you stopped by!

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Instant classic.

S. Lannon
Thyme is such an underrated herb and recipes like this remind me why I need to make a point of using it more often. I love that the flavor is allowed to shine in this rich, creamy sauce.
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alenatrs
Thank you, I appreciate the great feedback! The sauce is especially delicious... - Alena
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