Mustard Chicken and Chive Pasta Sauce
Creamy, rich, and bursting with aromatic flavor, this Mustard Chicken and Chive Pasta Sauce offers a tantalizing twist on weeknight pasta dinners. Tender, golden-browned chicken pieces are enveloped in a luscious Dijon mustard and heavy cream sauce, accented by the delicate sharpness of fresh chives and the savory depth of Parmesan cheese. With a perfect balance of tang and creaminess, this dish is quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. Tossed with your favorite al dente pasta, it’s a crowd-pleasing meal that delivers restaurant-quality comfort at home. Garnish with extra chives and Parmesan to elevate every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 medium White onion
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Chives
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 12 ounces Pasta
- 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and reserve 0.5 cup of the pasta cooking water.
While the pasta cooks, dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. If the sauce appears too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to adjust the consistency.
Stir in the chopped chives, saving a few for garnish if desired.
Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat the noodles evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with the reserved chives and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.3 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 609 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 4486 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 141.7 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1252 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
