Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Spinach

Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Spinach

from cafedelites.com
30 min
1 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or regular salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 ounces (150 g) bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried rosemary
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauv Blanc, Riesling) -- substitute with low-sodium chicken stock or broth
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half (thickened cream or heavy cream)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (substitute with salt or stock powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Season chicken with seasoning salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until crispy and cooked through (about 8 minutes each side, depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate; set aside.

  3. 3

    To the same pan or skillet, add the bacon and fry until crispy. Transfer to plate, set aside. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons.

  4. 4

    Heat butter in the pan and sauté onion until transparent. Sauté garlic, parsley, thyme and rosemary for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add in the white wine to deglaze the pan while scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan; simmer for 3-4 minutes or until wine has reduced by half.

  6. 6

    Pour in cream and Dijon, mix through and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook gently for a further minute to allow the sauce to thicken.

  7. 7

    Add the Parmesan and allow to melt through the sauce. Season with bullion powder and pepper, to taste.

  8. 8

    Add the spinach and allow to wilt. Return chicken to the skillet. Top with the crispy bacon. Sprinkle with extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.