Mustard Chicken and bacon together in one skillet make the perfect meal! This Dijon mustard chicken recipe is so simple and only requires one pot. It’s made with white wine and cream for the most amazing flavor. Full of flavor and foolproof!
What’s in this Mustard Chicken Recipe?
This Mustard Chicken thighs recipe has it all. Crispy bacon, wine, heavy cream, juicy chicken, and two kinds of tangy mustard. Divine! It’s the perfect romantic meal to make at home, especially when you need to pull yourself out of a funk. It’s just so dang delicious!
- Mustard: Give this dish a one-two punch with both Dijon and whole-grain mustard!
- Smoked Paprika: Adds a smoky element to the dish.
- Salt + Pepper: Enhances the natural flavor of the chicken.
- Chicken: I like to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but breasts will also work.
- Bacon: Look for thick-cut bacon for the tastiest result.
- White Wine: Choose a dry white wine, like Sauvignon Blanc.
- Heavy Cream: Makes this dish creamy.
- Thyme: Adds a fresh herbal flavor that complements the tangy mustard.
Pro Tip: If you can’t find smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika or chipotle chili powder.
Variations on Mustard Chicken Thighs
This dish has a great balanced flavor. However, you can really use any kind of mustard you like. I love the balance of spicy Dijon and pungent whole grain, but spicy brown or yellow mustard will also work.
If you’re not a fan of bacon, you can leave it out or try using pancetta instead. To make this dish spicier, try swapping out the paprika for cayenne pepper.
Yes! It acts as the perfect glue for any seasonings you might choose to add, and it also contributes a great tang to the chicken!
I prefer to mix the mustard and spices together, then add them to the chicken.
Sure! If you’re not a drinker, you can swap out the wine for chicken broth.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover mustard chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
I do not recommend freezing this recipe, as the cream will separate and create an unpleasant texture as it thaws.
Serving Suggestions
If you’re looking for some side dish ideas, try our Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Corn Salad, Garlic Roasted Asparagus, or just add some brown rice and roasted veggies!
5-Star Review
“Absolutely delicious.
Probably the best chicken recipe I have ever made.” – Michael
Mustard Chicken with Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Dijon mustard divided
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can sub chicken breasts)
- 6 slices thick cut bacon diced
- 1 cup dry white wine (I used Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Mix ½ cup of the Dijon, the paprika, and the salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Stir to combine.¾ cup Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fully coat each chicken thigh in the mustard mixture. If using chicken thighs be sure to get in all the nooks and folds.6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Place the coated chicken in 2 large ziplock bags and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. (you can skip this step but the longer it marinates the better!)
- When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the fridge and set aside so that it can come to room temperature.
- Add the diced bacon to a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Stir as it cooks, until fully crispy and done. I like mine extra crispy, but cook to your favorite level of doneness. Set aside and allow to drain on a paper towel. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.6 slices thick cut bacon
- Place the chicken in the empty pan and brown each side for 4-5 minutes. The chicken doesn’t need to be all the way done. Remove from the pan and set aside with the bacon.
- Add the wine to the pan and scrape the bottom with a wooden spatula. That’s where all the good flavor lives!1 cup dry white wine
- Whisk in the remaining Dijon, the whole grain mustard, and the heavy cream. Add back in the chicken, bacon and toss in the fresh thyme.1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is reduced to your liking.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Feel free to use your favorite kind of mustard!
- Properly cooked chicken should register 165°F internally on an instant-read thermometer.
Nutrition Information
This is one of my kid’s favorite dishes!
We’re so happy to hear that, Karen!
Just made this with prosciutto and found it extremely salty? Is the prosciutto the reason?? Bacon should be salty also so how can you avoid the salty part?? It was so so good but way too salty. Any comments?? Thank you!
It definitely could be that. Try adding a small dash of something acidic to even it out!
Made this tonight. My teenage boys and husband devoured it. I think I added too much bacon but other than that, it was a huge hit!
Thanks for sharing your success with us, Jane!
This is my boyfriend’s favourite recipe! I make it for date nights. I added some lightly blanched peas in the last 10 minutes of simmering to make it a truly one-pot dinner (it is notoriously hard to get my boyfriend to eat green veggies, but he will eat them doused in a creamy sauce lol), and serve it with garlic bread. Yum!
Thanks for sharing, Marion!
Delicious! First time I ever cooked thighs. I sent my husband for breast meat with bones and the store didn’t have any so he got thighs. I didn’t want to waste the meat and found this recipe and it made a huge hit with the family. I couldn’t believe how tender, juicy and tasty they were. I also can’t believe it took me until I was 70 to discover chicken thighs! Can’t wait to try some of your other recipes.
Thanks for sharing, Lorna!
DELICIOUS!
Added sautéed shallots and chopped spinach, used low sodium bacon and no salt chicken broth. Will share and make again. Thanks for sharing!
Yum!! That sounds delicious!
Hi
Made this last night and it was delicious! Some modifications I made: reduced-sodium bacon, no salt added vegetable stock instead of wine; chopped two shallots then sautéed before adding the stock; added chopped spinach before returning the chicken and bacon to simmer.
This dish was a hit! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Kristine!
Very good! I like this recipe better with Dijon mustard. I also tend to use more cream.
I’ll have to try that! Thanks, Ami!
Made this for the first time and have fallen in love with chicken thighs.
Thanks, Michael!
It looks delicious and very easy to cook. I am going to make it tonight for my family.