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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 738 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
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 lices 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.
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Notes
- Updated on April 27, 2020
- Originally Posted August 14, 2016
Nutrition Information
Calories
738kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
66g
(102%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
231mg
(77%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
632mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1100IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738
% 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.