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Creamy Dijon chicken

Succulent Dijon chicken thighs cooked in a creamy leek sauce. This fuss-free, quick and easy recipe is perfect served with steamed rice and greens.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 589 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 4 small-medium leeks washed and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1½ cups cream
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped parsley to serve
to serve
  • Steamed rice
  • steamed greens

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, hot frying pan and brown the chicken on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped leeks and garlic to the pan and fry for 30 seconds - 1 minute until soft and fragrant.
  3. Mix together the cream, chicken stock and mustard. Pour into the pan.
  4. Allow to simmer for 2 minutes then add the browned chicken thighs back into the pan. Turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes, covered, until the chicken is cooked through. If needed, add more stock to the pan.
  5. When the chicken is cooked, season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley then serve with rice and steamed greens.

Notes

  • I often adjust the ratio of liquids to create more sauce, especially when serving this dish with rice. I use 2 cups cream to 1½ cups stock and will often add more stock during the cooking time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 589kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 230mg (77%) Sodium 236mg (10%) Potassium 508mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1980IU (40%) Vitamin C 7.9mg (9%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 589

% Daily Value*

Calories 589kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 236mg 10%
Potassium 508mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1980IU 40%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 9%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.