Creamy Dijon Chicken
Creamy Dijon Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Season the boneless skinless chicken thighs generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs into the hot pan. Brown them for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Do not cook through completely.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate. Keep any drippings in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the butter to the same pan, allowing it to melt. Reduce the heat to medium.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it has softened and become translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Pour in the chicken broth, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan and deglaze it, incorporating any browned bits into the liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Stir in the Dijon mustard until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Stir in the fresh thyme. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Return the browned chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the simmering sauce. Ensure the chicken is partially submerged.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 15 min
- 14
Remove from heat and serve the creamy Dijon chicken immediately. It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Dijon Chicken
- 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Season the boneless skinless chicken thighs generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs into the hot pan. Brown them for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Do not cook through completely.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate. Keep any drippings in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the butter to the same pan, allowing it to melt. Reduce the heat to medium.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it has softened and become translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Pour in the chicken broth, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan and deglaze it, incorporating any browned bits into the liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Stir in the Dijon mustard until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Stir in the fresh thyme. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Return the browned chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the simmering sauce. Ensure the chicken is partially submerged.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 15 min - 14
Remove from heat and serve the creamy Dijon chicken immediately. It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min