One Pan Easy Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken Recipe
Delicious and easy creamy mustard chicken made in one pan for easy cooking and cleanup. This Creamy chicken is smothered in a tangy mustard sauce, has so much flavor, comes together quickly, and is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or any night of the week!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken or 4 chicken quarters
- 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 2 tsp ghee or you favorite cooking oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup bone broth or chicken broth
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream, if not dairy free
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. If using whole chicken, cut the chicken into 8 pieces, then sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat ghee in a large oven-safe skillet over medium high heat.
- Pan fry the chicken skin side down for 5 minutes, then flip. Cook for another 3 minutes, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add onion to the same skillet and cook stirring for 3 minutes, and then add garlic for 1 minute.
- Add bone broth, dijon mustard, and thyme, and stir and scrap the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Add chicken back in to the skillet with the skin side up. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the pan to set aside, then heat the skillet over medium high heat on the stovetop to simmer the sauce until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk in coconut milk and simmer for another minute.
- Turn off heat, and add chicken back to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then serve warm.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Keep in mind that the cooking time will vary depending on the cut of chicken you choose.
How to Serve Creamy Mustard Chicken
- Serve this creamy mustard chicken warm with your favorite side dishes!
- I recommend serving sides like green beans, a simple salad, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, or creamy mashed potatoes. You can also serve it with a side of pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice to soak up all that yummy creamy sauce! If you’re not paleo or Whole30, a side of crusty bread will also be delicious!
Storage Tips
- Store leftover creamy mustard chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or over the stove.
- Because this Dijon chicken recipe uses coconut milk or half and half in the mustard cream sauce, I don't recommend freezing it. Those ingredients don't freeze well and will separate once you defrost them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 6 | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg