Description
A rich and comforting creamy Dijon mustard chicken made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a velvety mustard cream sauce with garlic, herbs, and savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and let them melt.
- Sear the chicken until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
- Use medium heat to prevent the sauce from separating.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving for better texture.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating if the sauce thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy dijon mustard chicken, mustard chicken, creamy chicken skillet, easy chicken dinner, french style chicken