Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken is honestly one of the best skillet meals you will ever make! Tender chicken with a creamy sauce with bacon, mushroom, and thyme. The flavor is out of this world!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Staub Cast Iron Skillet
- Utopia Kitchen Cooking Knives
Ingredients
- 4 bone in chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms
- 6 slices cooked and chopped bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the 4 bone in chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste, and add the seasoned chicken to the pan.
- Sear each side of the chicken for 1-2 minutes until browned and place skillet in oven. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through. Set chicken aside on a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and cook the 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms, tossing frequently until soft. Add the 6 slices cooked and chopped bacon, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and heat for another minute. Serve immediately.
Notes
Updated on April 27, 2020
Originally Posted August 14, 2016
Nutrition
Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
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