Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich, creamy, and tangy mustard sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and both mustards, mixing well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Simmer for a few more minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or a simple green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy sauce, mustard, weeknight dinner, comfort food