Sautéed Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce
Sautéed Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce is a classic French bistro dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts or thighs finished with a rich, tangy sauce made from Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and often white wine or chicken stock. It's known for its creamy, savory flavor profile with a subtle peppery kick from the mustard. The dish is a staple of rustic French cuisine, often served with potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the chicken and fat from the cream and butter, with minimal carbohydrates unless served with a starchy side. It provides a good source of B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus from the chicken, along with calcium and fat-soluble vitamins from the dairy. A typical serving (chicken plus sauce) ranges from 400-600 calories, depending on portion size and cream content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Phosphorus | 290 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of mustard in cream sauces is a hallmark of French cooking, particularly from regions like Burgundy and Dijon, where mustard production is a historic craft. Nutritionally, the mustard adds antioxidants and compounds like selenium, while the cream provides a luxurious texture that balances the sharpness of the mustard—a perfect example of French culinary balance between richness and acidity.
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