A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs, roasted baby potatoes, and a rich Dijon cream sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
1.5poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs
1.5poundsbaby potatoes, halved
Pan and Cooking Fats
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsbutter
Seasonings
1teaspoonsalt
0.5teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonpaprika
Sauce
3clovesgarlic, minced
1cupchicken broth
1cupheavy cream
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
1teaspoondried thyme
1teaspoondried parsley
0.5cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
2tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear in a skillet until browned, then set aside.
In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter, then add chicken broth, cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, and parsley. Simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan.
Place potatoes in baking dish, toss with one-third of sauce. Nestle chicken on top, pour remaining sauce over.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, then serve.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.