Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
738 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken
Description
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken features bone-in chicken thighs seasoned with Italian herbs, seared to develop a golden crust, then finished in the oven for even cooking. The sauce is prepared in the same skillet, starting with sautéed white mushrooms and smoky chopped bacon. Adding heavy cream, garlic powder, and fresh thyme, the sauce simmers until it thickens to coat the chicken beautifully. The result is a dish combining meaty chicken and a rich, creamy sauce studded with earthy mushrooms and aromatic thyme. It creates hearty textures and savory flavors without added steps beyond searing and baking the meat alongside sauce preparation.
The chicken thighs are cooked bone-in to maintain juiciness and flavor, while the sauce’s cream and bacon bind together the components into a cohesive dish. The mushrooms add an earthy counterbalance to the richness of cream and bacon. Fresh thyme provides a subtle herbal note that lifts the overall taste. Upon serving, the creamy sauce clings to both chicken and mushrooms, delivering both texture and flavor in each bite.
This meal is suited to serve immediately upon finishing to retain the warm sauce texture and tender chicken. Pairing with starchy sides like mashed potatoes or rice helps absorb the flavorful cream sauce. A vegetable side could add freshness alongside the rich elements.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thigh bone in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces white mushroom sliced
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh
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
- Use bone-in chicken thighs to ensure juiciness and full flavor.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly in the oven after searing to develop a deep brown crust and tender interior.
- Sauté mushrooms until soft before adding cream to build a flavorful base for the sauce.
- Add fresh thyme towards the end to keep its aromatics bright and noticeable in the sauce.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its best consistency and the chicken warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 738kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 66g | 102% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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