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Creamy Dijon Chicken

Net Carbs:3.7g
Published:04/05/23Updated:04/05/23
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This Creamy Dijon Chicken is a delicious one-pan recipe that is made in only 30 minutes. It features seasoned chicken thighs, a creamy dijon mustard sauce, fresh spinach, and crumbled bacon.

Garnished creamy dijon chicken on a white pan atop a marble countertop.

We love to use chicken thighs in this recipe, along with using them in recipes like Creamy Artichoke Chicken Thighs, Tuscan Chicken, and Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken.

Chicken thighs are a fantastic protein option because, compared to chicken breasts, they are much less likely to become dry or overcooked.

They are also less likely to stick to your pan, leading to easier clean-up.

With only one pan and minimal time required in the kitchen, this dijon chicken meal will be a new favorite.

Garnished creamy dijon chicken in a white pan with a spatula scooping out a portion.

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make dijon chicken
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
✨ Variations
〰️ How to serve
➜ Cooking and recipe tips
💬 FAQs
📚 More one-pan dishes
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Made in just 30 minutes.
  • A one-pan meal — making prep and clean-up easier.
  • Straightforward ingredients that you may already have on hand.
  • An impressive dish that’s perfect for date nights or holidays, yet simple enough to prepare to serve on weeknights.
  • Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and grain-free.

➡️ Ingredients

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⏲ How to make dijon chicken

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Season Chicken: Season both sides of your chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Cook Chicken: In a hot, oiled pan over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook on each side until cooked throughout (165 degrees F). Do not crowd the pan. If needed, cook the chicken thighs in 2 batches. Depending on the thickness of the thighs, you’ll likely need to cook them for about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Cook Bacon: In that same pan over medium heat, cook your bacon until crispy, then transfer it to a plate and set aside. Do not wipe out the pan.
  • Cook Onion And Seasonings: Melt butter in your pan before adding the onion and cook that until the onions are transparent and the edges are golden. Stir in the garlic powder and Italian seasoning and allow that to cook for 1 minute.
  • Simmer Then Crumble Bacon: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half. While that’s simmering, crumble up the cooked bacon and then set that aside.
The step-by-step process of how to make creamy dijon chicken.
  • Add Cream And Dijon: Stir in the heavy cream and the dijon mustard and bring the mixture to a light simmer (watch it carefully so it doesn’t start to boil). Reduce the stovetop heat to low to continue cooking for 1 minute so that the sauce can thicken.
  • Add Cheese And Spinach: Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and allow that to melt. Then, stir in the fresh spinach and allow the leaves to wilt.
  • Final Steps: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the pan, sprinkle on the crumbled bacon, then garnish with parsley and freshly-cracked pepper.
The step-by-step process of how to make Creamy Dijon Chicken.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

  • Boneless And Skinless Chicken Thighs: If you only have skin-on and bone-in thighs, remove the skin and the bones before starting to cook. Chicken cutlets or boneless skinless chicken breasts can also be used here. Pork chops are also a good alternative. Keep in mind that if you use something other than chicken thighs, cooking times will differ.
  • Avocado Oil: Olive oil can be used here.
  • Garlic Powder: Use ~2 Tablespoons minced garlic in place of garlic powder.
  • Chicken Broth: Beef broth or vegetable broth be subbed in at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: Use half-and-half or whole milk.
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese: Substitute grated Parmesan cheese or shredded or grated Asiago cheese.
  • Fresh Spinach: Frozen spinach will work; if you go this route, be sure to drain any excess water before adding it in. Kale can also be substituted. Alternatively, you can leave this ingredient out altogether.

✨ Variations

  • Include some roughly chopped button mushrooms or portobello mushrooms for added flavor and texture. Add these in when you add the chopped onions.
  • Stir fresh herbs, like fresh oregano and/or fresh parsley, into the sauce when adding in the garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  • Pour in ¼ cup of white wine, like Sauvignon Blanc, when adding in the chicken broth and lemon juice for an added depth of flavor.
  • Add some heat by adding red pepper flakes and/or ground cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • Add a touch of sweetness by including 1 teaspoon of honey or brown sugar. Add this in when you add in the heavy cream and dijon mustard.

〰️ How to serve

  • Vegetables – Serve alongside fried cabbage with bacon, roasted radishes, roasted cauliflower, or roasted green beans.
  • Grains – Serve over cauliflower rice or jasmine rice.
  • Potatoes – Pair with garlic mashed potatoes, smoked mashed potatoes, or, for a low-carb option, cauliflower mash.
  • Noodles – Serve on top of zucchini noodles or egg noodles.
  • Bread – Include a slice of crusty bread on each plate.

➜ Cooking and recipe tips

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. You want the chicken to become golden with crisped edges. If you crowd the pan, the chicken will not get crispy and will, instead, steam. Depending on the size of the pan you use, you may need to cook the chicken thighs in batches.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature. Stick the chicken with the meat thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken thigh and continue cooking until the thermometer displays at least 165 degrees F.
  • If you want to thicken the sauce a little more, add more cheese and simmer the sauce a little longer over low heat.

💬 FAQs

How should dijon mustard chicken be stored?

Store the dijon chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How should dijon chicken be reheated?

Reheat the chicken in a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed throughout.

Can creamy dijon chicken be frozen?

No, I would not recommend freezing this dish; the texture of the sauce will likely be altered by freezing, thawing, and reheating.

📚 More one-pan dishes

  • Keto Tuscan Chicken
  • Lemon Garlic Scallops
  • Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Thighs
  • Low-Carb Garlic Chicken
  • Mushroom Sauce Chicken Thighs
  • Low-Carb Jambalaya

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Creamy Dijon Chicken


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  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This Creamy Dijon Chicken is a delicious one-pan recipe that is made in only 30 minutes. It features seasoned chicken thighs, a creamy dijon mustard sauce, fresh spinach, and crumbled bacon.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 milliliters) avocado oil
  • 3 bacon slices
  • 2 Tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 grams) dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup (28 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups (~56 grams) fresh spinach

Optional Garnishes:

  • Roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • Freshly-cracked pepper


Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Season both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook Chicken: In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chicken. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Cook Bacon: In the same pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate and set aside. Do not wipe out pan.
  4. Cook Onion And Seasonings: Melt butter in pan. Add onion and cook until transparent and edges are golden. Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning and allow to cook for 1 minute.
  5. Simmer Then Crumble Bacon: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Simmer until liquid has reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. While waiting, crumble up cooked bacon and then set aside.
  6. Add Cream And Dijon: Stir in heavy cream and dijon mustard and bring mixture to a light simmer (watch it carefully so it doesn’t start to boil) before reducing heat to low to continue cooking for 1 minute and allowing sauce to thicken.
  7. Add Cheese And Spinach: Stir in shredded Parmesan and allow to melt before stirring in spinach and allowing leaves to wilt.
  8. Final Steps: Return chicken to pan, sprinkle on crumbled bacon, then garnish with parsley and freshly-cracked pepper.

Recipe Notes:

Refrigerator Storage: Leftover dijon chicken may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days if stored in an airtight container.

Reheating Instructions: Reheat in a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed throughout.

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  1. Jere Cassidy says

    April 5, 2023 at 5:17 pm

    Wow, this recipe is a keeper. I love a good creamy sauce and this creamy dijon is so delicious. And the whole recipe is just so easy to make.

    ★★★★★

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