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Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Spinach
Pan seared and crispy chicken thighs in a smooth and creamy garlic Dijon sauce with bacon pieces and spinach! SO EASY and deliciously low carb! Have dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 335 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or regular salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 5 ounces Bacon
For The Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced, or 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ⅓ cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauv Blanc, Riesling - substitute with low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1 ½ cups half and half thickened cream or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder substitute with salt or stock powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Season chicken with seasoning salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until crispy and cooked through (about 8 minutes each side, depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- To the same pan or skillet, add the bacon and fry until crispy. Transfer to plate, set aside. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
- Heat butter in the pan and sauté onion until transparent. Sauté garlic, parsley, thyme and rosemary for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 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 wine has reduced by half.
- 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.
- Add the Parmesan and allow to melt through the sauce. Season with bullion powder and pepper, to taste.
- Add the spinach and allow to wilt. Return chicken to the skillet. Top with the crispy bacon. Sprinkle with extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Tip: Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs for the best flavour and results. You can also use breasts if you wish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
1.226mg
(0%)
Potassium
492mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1.251IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1.251IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.