Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Mustard Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a tangy mustard cream sauce for a comforting dinner. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 finely chopped shallots and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half.
Step 5: Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard. Cook for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cook for 2 more minutes to reheat.
Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the top before serving alongside mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.