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Creamy Baked Dijon Chicken Thighs

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A one-pan wonder featuring tender chicken thighs enveloped in a rich, luxurious Dijon cream sauce, roasted with vegetables to create a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for the sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for the veggies)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Set it to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and spread them evenly in a large baking dish.
  3. Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, heavy cream, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well mixed.
  4. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, which promotes a crispy skin. Lay them skin-side up over the arranged vegetables.
  5. Coat with sauce: Generously brush the Dijon cream sauce over the chicken thighs, ensuring they’re well covered.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven on the middle rack. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  7. Broil for extra flavor: If desired, switch the oven to broil for 2–3 minutes to further brown the chicken skin—watch closely to prevent burning.
  8. Rest before serving: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Serve over the roasted vegetables, with pan sauce spooned over everything.

Notes

This dish is budget-friendly and great for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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