Creamy Dijon Chicken & Potatoes with Thyme and Shallots : Comfort Food with a Gourmet Touch
This Creamy Dijon Chicken & Potatoes recipe brings together tender golden potatoes, seared chicken, and a silky mustard-cream sauce infused with shallots and thyme. It’s cozy, elegant, and full of flavor—rich but perfectly balanced. One pan, simple ingredients, big reward.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp grainy mustard (optional, for texture)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sear chicken on both sides until golden (about 4–5 mins per side). Remove and set aside.
Cook Potatoes: In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil and sauté potatoes until browned and nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
Sauté Aromatics: Add shallots, garlic, and thyme. Cook 2–3 mins until fragrant.
Make Sauce: Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cream, Dijon, and grainy mustard. Simmer gently.
Combine & Simmer: Return chicken to the pan, cover, and cook 10–12 mins until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
Serve: Garnish with parsley and spoon sauce over everything.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 30g