Chunky Chicken in Dijon Cheddar Sauce Recipe

Name: Chunky Chicken in Dijon Cheddar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (or boneless chicken breasts); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups milk; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded (extra old is better); ¼ cup sweet red pepper, finely diced (or green pepper); ¼ cup fresh parsley, minched

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken thighs (or boneless chicken breasts)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded (extra old is better)
¼ cup sweet red pepper, finely diced (or green pepper)
¼ cup fresh parsley, minched

1
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
2
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken.
3
Transfer to plate.
4
Drain fat from pan.
5
Fry onion, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes.
6
Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Whisk in milk; cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in mustard and hot pepper sauce.
9
Return chicken and any juices to pan; cover and simmer until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 10 minutes.
10
Add cheese and half each of the red pepper and parsley; stir until cheese is melted.
11
Sprinkle each serving with remaining red pepper and parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (or boneless chicken breasts), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chunky Chicken in Dijon Cheddar Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chunky Chicken in Dijon Cheddar Sauce

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