Creamy Baked Dijon Chicken Thighs with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy dish featuring baked Dijon chicken thighs paired with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, brown the chicken thighs on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, pour the cream mixture over them, and top with chopped turkey bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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