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Chicken Breast with Apple, Mustard, and Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken Breast with Apple, Mustard, and Cream Sauce
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts; 2 apples, cored and sliced; 2 shallots, finely sliced; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 150ml double cream; 100ml dry cider; 1 tbsp calvados or brandy (optional); 1 tbsp olive oil; 20g unsalted butter; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and white pepper to season

Tender chicken breasts cooked with caramelised apple, Dijon mustard, and a splash of calvados in a velvety cream sauce — an elegant Norman-inspired frying pan supper ready in under 30 minutes.

4.7 (3)

Prep: 8min
Cook: 22min
Total: 30min
Serves: 4

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

4 skinless chicken breasts
2 apples, cored and sliced
2 shallots, finely sliced
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
150ml double cream
100ml dry cider
1 tbsp calvados or brandy (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
20g unsalted butter
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and white pepper to season

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3 reviews

Frances H.
The cider and mustard make such a wonderful sauce. Really elegant mid-week dinner.
23 Apr 2026
Pierre L.
Made this for a dinner party and everyone was genuinely wowed. Looks and tastes incredible.
23 Apr 2026
Antoinette B.
Absolutely stunning dish — the caramelised apple and Dijon cream sauce is divine.
22 Apr 2026

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