Sautéed bacon, spinach, and parmesan with pan-seared, crispy, meaty chicken thighs in a silky, creamy garlic dijon sauce(Creamy dijon chicken)! really simple and delightfully low carb!
With this new recipe for chicken thighs(Creamy dijon chicken), dinner is ready in just 20 minutes! The crispy bacon bits, flavorful creamy Dijon sauce, and perfectly browned chicken make this dish a family favorite.
Crispy-seared chicken thighs with bacon bits and spinach, in a silky, creamy garlic-Dijon sauce! SO SIMPLE and delectably low-carb! | cafedelites.com
Poultry Recipes
Creamy dijon chicken(Pinterest)It’s simple to prepare chicken thighs without having to worry too much about the meat becoming dry. They go well with everything since they are juicy, flavorful, and so flexible.
Readers have requested more easy low-carb thigh dishes ever since we made these Creamy Mushroom Thighs and these Crispy Garlic Buttery Thighs!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making our supper so amazing. This dish for simple chicken is fantastic.
Mustard Dijon
A creamy sauce gets a great flavor boost from dijon. Start little if you’re unsure; use 1 tablespoon. It is pretty strong and could make you dizzy if you taste it right away.
Taste it after adding the remaining ingredients and giving it some time to dissolve throughout the sauce.
If you like it now and want to leave it that way, you can do so, or you can add the extra tablespoon as directed in the recipe for a richer flavor.
Chicken Made With Dijon Sauce
We take great delight in the comments and feedback we get from people all over the world about how simple, simple to follow, and easy to make our recipes are! As always, only a few key ingredients are required for this recipe to come together and produce the greatest flavors!
- Garlic — use minced or finely chopped. Fresh always yields better results, but you can use jarred or bottled.
- Herbs — Thyme, Rosemary, and Parsley are our herbs of choice that go extremely well with Dijon! You can use fresh OR dried.
- White wine — Use good quality wine for this. I always keep a $20 bottle of Pinot Gris in my kitchen just for creamy sauces. You can also use Sauv Blanc or Riesling. A good quality wine means an incredible flavored sauce!
- White wine substitute — I understand many readers cannot include wine in their meals for different reasons. You can substitute it with chicken stock or broth.
- Chicken bouillon powder or seasoning salt adds a deeper flavor to the chicken and sauce. You can of course use salt if you wish or stock powder.
Hints And Techniques
- Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs for the best flavor and results. You can also use breasts if you wish.
- 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.
- Remember to leave some of the bacon fat in the pan to add those crucial flavors into the sauce.
- I used half and half for this, but you can also use heavy cream or thickened cream. If using half and half, remember, BE CAREFUL with it and go gentle. Do NOT bring your sauce to a rapid boil, instead gently simmer until slightly thickened.
- Please use fresh parmesan! Nothing from a container or bottle.
- Fresh spinach is best for this! If you don’t have fresh, frozen will work too, but you must make sure all excess water is drained before adding it in.
Creamy Dijon Chicken, BACON, AND SPINACH
Crispy chicken thighs that have been pan-seared, served with bacon bits, spinach, and a smooth, creamy garlic Dijon sauce. SO SIMPLE and delectably low-carb! Dinner will be ready in under 20 minutes!
PREP:
10 MINS
COOK:
20 MINS
TOTAL:
30 MINS
SERVES:
6
PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS For Creamy dijon chicken
The Chicken:
- 1 kilogram (2 pounds) of skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning (or regular salt)
- 1/4 cup pepper
- 150 g or 5 ounces of bacon
The Sauce:
- Butter, two tablespoons
- 1 onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon each of dried rosemary and thyme
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (Riesling, Sauv Blanc, or Pinot Grigio/Gris) can be replaced with low-sodium chicken stock or broth.
- Half and half, 1 1/2 cups (thickened cream or heavy cream)
- Dijon mustard, two tablespoons
- Chicken bouillon powder, 1/2 tsp (substitute with salt or stock powder)
- To taste, half a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese, one-fourth cup
- Baby spinach leaves in 2 cups
INSTRUCTIONS
Creamy dijon chicken(Pinterest)-
Season chicken with seasoning salt and pepper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until crispy and cooked through (about 8 minutes on each side, depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
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To the same pan or skillet, add the bacon and fry until crispy. Transfer to a plate, and set aside. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
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Heat butter in the pan and sauté onion until transparent. Sauté garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add in the white wine to deglaze the pan while scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan; simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the wine has reduced by half.
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Pour in cream and Dijon, mix through and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook gently for a further minute to allow the sauce to thicken.
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Add the Parmesan and allow it to melt through the sauce. Season with bullion powder and pepper, to taste.
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Add the spinach and allow it to wilt. Return chicken to the skillet. Top with the crispy bacon. Sprinkle with extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.