{"id":8316,"date":"2026-04-24T14:22:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/?p=8316"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:22:28","slug":"chicken-with-arugula-and-mustard-pan-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/?p=8316","title":{"rendered":"Chicken with Arugula and Mustard Pan Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This dish is a masterclass in balancing rich, savory flavors with bright, peppery freshness. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to a golden finish and sliced into medallions, showcasing a succulent interior that pairs perfectly with a velvety mustard pan sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sauce\u2014a luscious reduction of stone-ground mustard, shallots, and a touch of cream\u2014clings to each slice, providing a sharp, tangy depth that cuts through the savory protein. To balance the plate, a generous mound of fresh, crisp arugula adds a vibrant green crunch and a subtle nutty heat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-8319\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"8319\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-lemon-limes-recipe\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-ll-container\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-header\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chicken-with-arugula-255x255.jpg\" class=\"attachment-220x220 size-220x220\" alt=\"chicken with arugula and mustard sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chicken-with-arugula-255x255.jpg 255w, 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<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-8319 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8319\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-template-ll-buttons\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/?wprm_print=chicken-with-arugula-and-mustard-pan-sauce\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #000000;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 0px;padding: 10px 40px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"8319\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n            <a 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style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Butter unsalted<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-instructions\">\n        <div id=\"recipe-8319-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-8319-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8319\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8319-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large skillet heat the olive oil to medium high heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8319-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Saute the chicken breasts about 4-5 minutes per side or untl cooked through and lightly golden. Remove from skillet and slice into thick slices about 3\/4 inch thick. . Do not wipe out the skillet.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8319-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the shallot to the skillet and saute until cooked, about 3 to 4 minutes then add the white wine and scrape up all the small pieces from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for about 2 minutes then reduce by half.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8319-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the chicken stock and continue to simmer for about 4 minutes. Add the mustard, cream and butter.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8319-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Plate up the chicken slices and pour the mustard sauce over then add a good handful of Arugula on the side and serve.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-meta\">\n        \n        \n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, entree<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Arugula, Chicken, mustard, sheet pan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This dish is a masterclass in balancing rich, savory flavors with bright, peppery freshness. 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