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Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs

5 from 10 votes
These Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs are juicy, golden, and simmered in a rich Dijon cream sauce with white wine, garlic, and herbs. An easy one-skillet chicken dinner that feels cozy and special.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb. (900 g) chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
  • 3.5 oz. (100 g) celery, finely chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. mustard
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Dice the onion, finely chop the celery, and mince the garlic.
  • Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear until golden on both sides, working in batches if needed. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet. Add the onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
  • Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced by about half, gently scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Stir in the water or chicken broth, mustard, and Dijon mustard until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, then return the chicken thighs to the skillet along with any juices from the plate.
  • Cover and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with plenty of the creamy mustard sauce spooned over the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal

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Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay especially juicy while simmering in the sauce, but boneless chicken breasts can also be used with a slightly shorter cooking time.
  • Let the white wine reduce by about half before adding the broth and mustard for a deeper, more balanced sauce.
  • Keep the cream sauce at a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil. For a milder mustard flavor, start with slightly less Dijon and adjust to taste.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a small splash of chicken broth or cream.