Dinner for 4

Chicken in Mustard Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken in Mustard Cream Sauce
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 700 g / 1.4 lb chicken thigh fillets; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup thickened/heavy cream; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp whole grain mustard; 1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp water (optional); 2 tsp fresh tarragon; 2 tsp parsley

$4.85for 415 minServes 4

Chicken thighs simmer briefly in a creamy Dijon and whole grain mustard sauce with fresh herbs.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 1.55 lb$2.29/lb typical	1.55 lb	$3.53Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.85

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

French Gluten-free Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.21 per serving$4.85 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

700 g / 1.4 lb chicken thigh fillets
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup thickened/heavy cream
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp water (optional)
2 tsp fresh tarragon
2 tsp parsley

Steps

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F.
Whisk the cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, water, salt, and pepper in the skillet.
Simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, then stir in the tarragon and parsley.

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