Dinner for 6

Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs

Name: Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp seasoning salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 5 oz bacon; 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 1/2 cups half and half; 2 tbsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (optional); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Chicken thighs, bacon, and spinach simmer in a creamy Dijon sauce flavored with herbs, wine, and Parmesan.

Typical price

$8.60for 4 servings

$2.15 per serving$8.60 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical	2 lb	$4.58Typical price
Bacon$6.49 each typical	0.5	$2.71Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	12 oz	$2.74Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Spinach$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.91

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/4 tsp pepper
5 oz bacon
2 tbsp butter
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 1/2 cups half and half
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach leaves

Steps

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
Season the chicken thighs with seasoning salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F, then transfer it to a plate.
Cook the butter, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary for 4 minutes.
Stir in the wine, half and half, Dijon mustard, bouillon, and black pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Return the chicken and bacon, then add the Parmesan and spinach for 3 minutes.

Swaps

Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices