Description
Savory chicken and potatoes with dijon cream sauce brings French countryside comfort right to your kitchen table. Rich mustard-infused cream perfectly complements tender chicken, making you crave another delightful bite of this classic European-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
Starch:
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes (halved)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a robust cooking environment for the chicken and potatoes.
- Generously season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling surface for searing.
- Sear chicken thighs until achieving a golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, developing a rich caramelized crust.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, reserving the flavorful skillet for subsequent cooking.
- Add potatoes to the same skillet, cooking for 5 minutes to develop a light golden browning and initiate their cooking process.
- Remove potatoes and set aside, maintaining their partial cooking state.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, creating a luxurious sauce that will simmer and meld flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully return chicken and potatoes to the skillet, coating them with the creamy Dijon sauce.
- Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches perfect doneness and potatoes become tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving warm, accompanied by additional sauce for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is golden brown when searing to lock in maximum flavor and create a delicious crispy exterior.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier meat that stays tender throughout the cooking process.
- Fresh thyme makes a significant difference compared to dried herbs, elevating the overall taste of the Dijon cream sauce.
- Control sauce consistency by simmering longer for a thicker texture or adding extra broth for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg