Creamy Mustard Spinach Chicken Thighs Recipe

This chicken thighs recipe in a creamy spinach and mustard sauce is rich in flavor and ready in about 20–25 minutes.

I usually cook with chicken breasts, so this was my first time using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The result was tender, flavorful chicken with a silky, creamy sauce. Whole-grain and Dijon mustards add tang and depth while the spinach brightens the dish.

Chicken Thighs in Spinach Mustard Cream Sauce

Serves 8

Ingredients

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp chopped onion
2.6 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
¼ cup sour cream
3 cups fresh spinach
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with the spice blend.

2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook, flipping every few minutes, until both sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and leave any pan juices in the skillet.

3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped onion, cream cheese and sour cream. Stir or whisk until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and starts to thicken.

4. Add the spinach to the sauce and cook until it wilts and incorporates into the sauce.

5. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece. Heat briefly so the chicken warms through and absorbs some sauce.

6. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.

Serve this with steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a simple side salad for a low-carb meal.

Recipe

Chicken Thighs in Spinach Mustard Cream Sauce

A quick, creamy chicken dish with tangy mustard and wilted spinach — ready in about 25 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Calories: 267 kcal (per serving)

Ingredients

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped onion
• 2.6 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Mix smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Season the chicken on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove and keep pan juices.
3. In the same pan, add both mustards, garlic, onion, cream cheese and sour cream. Stir over medium heat until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted and incorporated into the sauce.
5. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over each piece. Heat briefly and serve immediately.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

Calories: 267 kcal • Carbohydrates: 4 g • Protein: 30 g • Fat: 15 g • Fiber: 2 g

Nutrition facts are estimates provided for convenience. Actual values may vary based on brands and portion sizes.

If you enjoy keto and low-carb meals, this recipe fits well with those preferences and pairs nicely with simple sides that keep carbs low.