This Creamy Dijon Chicken is the kind of cozy one-pan dinner everyone loves! Juicy chicken thighs and crispy bacon are simmered in a rich Dijon mustard cream sauce – buttery, and full of flavor.
Ready in just 30–40 minutes, this creamy chicken recipe is simple enough for a weeknight yet impressive enough for guests. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that delicious sauce.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This easy creamy chicken recipe is the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Here’s why it’ll become a weeknight favorite in your kitchen:
- One-pan magic — everything cooks in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
- Big flavor, simple ingredients — Dijon mustard, garlic, herbs, and cream come together beautifully.
- Ready in 40 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights.
- Family-friendly — cozy, hearty, and guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
- Versatile — pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or fresh veggies.
Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs in a rich sauce made with Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and a touch of cream. It’s a quick weeknight dinner, but fancy enough for special occasions!
Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs
If you love quick and flavorful one-pan dinners, this Creamy Dijon Chicken will win you over. It’s rich, savory, and easy to make. Juicy chicken thighs and crispy bacon are smothered in a mustard cream sauce that tastes like something from a French bistro.
Seasonings, herbs, and dijon mustard blend together beautifully, creating a buttery sauce that clings to every bite of chicken. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this recipe delivers comfort and flavor in every spoonful.
What Is Dijon Mustard Made Of?
Dijon mustard is made from brown mustard seeds blended with white wine, vinegar, and salt. It’s smooth, tangy, and slightly spicy, a key ingredient that gives this creamy sauce its signature French-inspired flavor.
When stirred into butter, garlic, and cream, dijon transforms the sauce into something truly irresistible — rich, silky, and perfectly balanced. That’s why this Creamy Mustard Chicken tastes like a restaurant-quality dish made right in your own kitchen.
This Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs recipe is crazy good.
Juicy pan seared Chicken Thighs in a rich sauce made of Mustard, fresh herbs and a touch of cream. It’s a quick weeknight dinner, but fancy enough for special occasions!
Now imagine perfectly seared chicken thighs swimming in a creamy mustard sauce. Pure delight!
What do you serve with Creamy Chicken Thighs?
Serve with steamed veggies, a fresh salad, plain rice, noodles, or crusty bread.
How to Make Creamy Chicken Thighs with Dijon Sauce
This easy one-pan recipe comes together in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to make it:
INSTRUCTION:
Cook the bacon. Chop 1/2 lb (200 g) of bacon and cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Sear thighs until golden with crispy edges. You need your heat on medium-high and a good quality pan that the chicken will not stick. Cook them in batches of two or three, depending on the size of your pan, to ensure they sear with crisp results.
Sear the chicken. Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels. Melt 3 tbsp (50 g) of butter in the same skillet and brown the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and crisp at the edges. Transfer to a plate.
Sauté the aromatics. In the same pan, add 2 chopped onions and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
Add potatoes and cook for 10 min. stirring over medium heat.
Add salt, black pepper, thyme, tarragon, dijon mustard and stir, then add water and heavy cream.
Return chicken and bacon. Place the chicken and bacon back into the skillet. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
Finish and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm. Perfect with rice, mashed potatoes, or bread for dipping into the creamy dijon sauce.
Creamy Chicken Thighs is Ready!
Bon appetit!
Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs (One-Pan Recipe)
Juicy chicken thighs and crispy bacon simmered in a rich, buttery Dijon cream sauce with herbs and garlic. This easy one-pan dinner is full of cozy French-inspired flavor — ready in just 40 minutes!
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minutesIngredients
6 pc. Chicken Thighs
1/2 lb. 200g. Bacon
2 lb. 400g. Potatoes
3 tbsp. 50g. Butter
2 Onions
4 Garlic Cloves
1 tbsp. Mustard
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Water or Chicken Broth
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
1 tsp. Thyme
1/2 tsp. Tarragon
Directions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Melt butter in the same skillet and sear the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add potatoes and cook for 10 min. stirring over medium heat.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, and tarragon. Add water (or chicken broth) and heavy cream, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken and bacon to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 300kcal
Serving & Storage
This creamy Dijon chicken pairs perfectly with your favorite sides — the sauce is too good to waste!
- Serve it with: mashed potatoes, steamed rice, noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Add greens: try sautéed spinach, roasted broccoli, or a fresh garden salad on the side.
- Make it cozy: sprinkle with extra herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of cream or milk if the sauce thickens too much.
The flavor deepens the next day — it’s even better as leftovers!
FAQ’s
What’s the best type of mustard to use?
This recipe utilizes two different kinds of mustard; regular Dijon and grainy mustard. Inglehoffer Stone Ground Mustard is my personal favorite for a grainy mustard. These flavors combine well together and the little bit of grainy mustard adds a fun texture.
Can I use a different type of chicken?
Yes, absolutely! You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken cutlets (or thin sliced chicken breasts), or even bone in skin on chicken thighs. The cook time will vary on those, just make sure they’re golden brown .
How do I make the sauce thicker?
Let the sauce simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes, or stir in a tablespoon of grated Parmesan. It will thicken naturally as it reduces and cools slightly.
Do I wipe out the pan after cooking the chicken thighs?
Nope. You want all those browned bits left in the pan. Those are pure flavor! In fact, they’re the secret of making a great pan sauce, which is what we do in this recipe.
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