Creamy Baked Dijon Chicken Thighs
A simple and delicious chicken dish featuring a creamy Dijon mustard sauce that’s perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the cream mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, season the chicken with herbs like thyme or rosemary. Use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F (74°C). For a thicker sauce, bake uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg