20-Minute Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs

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This quick-cooking chicken thigh recipe is perfect for weeknights. A little bit of mustard mixed with a touch of cream creates a luscious sauce for the chicken thighs.

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Devon O'Brien
Devon O’Brien
Devon O'Brien

As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking.

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20-Minute Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once halfway, until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.

  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in wine and mustard, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Stir in cream and capers. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Cover and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh registers 165°F, about 4 minutes. Serve topped with parsley, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, December 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
21g Fat
4g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1/3 cup sauce
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g 44%
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Vitamin A 278IU 6%
Sodium 431mg 19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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