Description
Creamy Chicken Thighs with Ham and Peas is a comforting and rich dish made with seared chicken thighs simmered in a creamy sauce with savory ham and sweet green peas. It’s a hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add diced ham and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly crisped.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk for heavy cream.
- Smoked or honey ham adds an extra layer of flavor.
- Best served immediately, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 155mg