Creamy Blackened Chicken with Mustard Sauce

A Flavor-Packed, Restaurant-Style Dinner in 25 Minutes!

If you love bold, smoky flavors paired with a rich, creamy mustard sauce, this Creamy Blackened Chicken will become your new weeknight favorite. The chicken is seasoned with classic blackened spices, pan-seared until beautifully charred, and coated in a silky mustard cream sauce that tastes like something straight from a gourmet kitchen.

It’s quick, comforting, and incredibly satisfying!

Ingredients

For the Blackened Chicken

2 large chicken breasts (cut lengthwise into 4 thin cutlets)

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)

For the Creamy Mustard Sauce

1 tbsp butter

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp whole-grain mustard (optional but amazing)

¼ cup chicken broth

2 tbsp parmesan (optional for thickness)

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.

Coat the chicken cutlets generously with the spice mixture on both sides.

2. Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken and sear 3–4 minutes per side, until blackened and fully cooked.

Remove to a plate and set aside.

3. Make the Creamy Mustard Sauce

In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).

Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits for flavor.

Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a gentle simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes).

Add parmesan if you prefer a thicker, richer sauce.

Stir in lemon juice at the end for freshness.

4. Combine

Place the seared chicken back into the skillet.

Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer 2 minutes to absorb flavors.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Serve With

Mashed potatoes

Buttered pasta

Steamed rice

Roasted vegetables

Garlic bread

Zucchini noodles (low carb)

Tips for Best Results

Pound chicken slightly for even cooking.

Don’t skip browning — the char gives the signature “blackened” flavor.

Add more cayenne for extra heat.

For lighter sauce, use half milk + half cream.

Want gluten-free? This recipe already is!

Variations

Honey Mustard Version: Add 1 tsp honey to the sauce.

Spicy Mustard Chicken: Add ½ tsp chili flakes to the sauce.

Mushroom Mustard Chicken: Add ½ cup sautéed mushrooms.

Low-Carb: Serve with cauliflower mash.