This Dijon Mustard Chicken is perfect if you are looking for 3 ingredient dinner ideas! I love making this when I have less time on busy weeknights with work or the kids, but I don't want to spend money eating out and still want a healthy quick dinner!
Why This Recipe Works
Simple Recipes: My 3 ingredient dinner recipes are easy recipes that are designed to be simple and will save you money on groceries! Healthy dinners with 15 ingredients, every night of the week? No thanks, I'll be spending a fortune and need 3-ingredient recipes with simple ingredients.
Time Saving: One of the many reasons I end up eating out on busy nights is due to time. Eating out is generally not has healthy and much more expensive. This dijon chicken recipe takes about 5 minutes of prep time and I can throw it in the oven, making it a great way to have a delicious meal ready in less than 30 minutes.
Healthy Recipes: One of my biggest goals for my family is to eat healthy and still serve comforting, good food. This recipe allows me to serve a protein entree and a vegetable side dish for the perfect meal. Even my toddler eats this, and I'll generally serve it with a side of cheese and fruit for the perfect healthy meal!
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Roasting vegetables such as green beans, zucchini squash, or asparagus
- Creamy dijon mustard sauce
Pantry Staples
- Flaky sea salt
- Black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to broil on high and set your top oven rack on the highest setting in your oven. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil on two baking sheets and set aside. Slice your boneless skinless chicken breasts half in thickness, making about 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts.
Step 2
Cover the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the creamy dijon mustard sauce. Evenly coat the chicken with 2 teaspoon flaky sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, about 6 pepper grinds.
Step 3
Toss the vegetable of your choice with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of flaky sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, about 6 pepper grinds.
Step 4
Bake for 10-15 minutes total, flipping the chicken breasts over halfway through the cook. Depending on your veggies, check for doneness around 10-12 minutes to determine if they need to cook longer. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F. Pull out the chicken to rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
If you are looking for the perfect light and healthy dessert to go with this dinner, try my Almond Olive Oil Cake!
Variations
- Skinless chicken thighs - If you don't have boneless skinless chicken breasts, you can also make the perfect juicy chicken thighs. You may need to extend the cooking time depending on the size of the chicken thighs.
- Sauce: I love using creamy dijon mustard sauce for this recipe, but feel free to get creative! Do you have barbeque sauce or an italian dressing laying around that you could use instead?
- I am all about finding easy recipes during busy weeknights and even better you can save money on your groceries by using what you already have!
- Roasting Vegetables: I have made this recipe using zucchini wedges, green beans and broccoli, but you can't go wrong with any good roasting vegetable. Use up what you have in the fridge or pick up a simple seasonal roasting veggie at the grocery store or farmer's market!
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
Storage
I like to keep my dijon mustard chicken in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap for 2-3 days. You could also easily meal prep this dijon chicken recipe to enjoy for lunch throughout the week!
Top Tip
I love making this dijon mustard chicken on sheet pans when I need a minimal effort meal on weeknights that the whole family will love! If you have more time and want the perfect golden crust on your chicken you can also cook in a large skillet or cast iron.
If cooking in a large skillet, on medium-high heat, sear the chicken breasts about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F for the perfect easy chicken recipe.
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Pairing
These are my favorite desserts to pair with this recipe:
Easy 3-Ingredient Dinner Ideas - Dijon Mustard Chicken
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1-1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb roasting vegetables green beans, zucchini squash, or asparagus
- 3-4 tablespoon creamy dijon mustard sauce
Pantry Staples:
- 3 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper about 8-12 pepper grinds
- 2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil on high. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil on two baking sheets and set aside.
- Slice your boneless skinless chicken breasts half in thickness, making about 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts.
- Cover the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the creamy dijon mustard sauce. Evenly coat the chicken with 2 teaspoon flaky sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, about 6 pepper grinds.
- If using green beans, trim the ends before placing on the sheet pan. For zucchini, cut each zucchini in half and then into large quarters for easy roasting. For the broccoli, cut into florets and place on sheet pan.
- Toss the vegetable of your choice with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of flaky sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, about 6 pepper grinds.
- Bake for 15 -20 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts over halfway through the cook. Depending on your veggies, check for doneness around 10-12 minutes to determine if they need to cook longer.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F. Pull out the chicken to rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
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