Description
A comforting one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy mushroom sauce that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (Can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.)
- 6-8 slices bacon (Adjust based on preference for bacon.)
- 8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms (Can use other mushroom varieties.)
- 1 medium onion or shallot (Optional ingredient.)
- 2-4 cloves garlic (Measure with your heart.)
- 1 cup heavy cream (For a rich, silky sauce.)
- 1 cup chicken broth (A splash is used to loosen pan bits.)
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme (Adds flavor and aroma.)
- to taste salt and black pepper (Season according to preference.)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (Optional, for added warmth and color.)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan (Optional, for extra savory flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them in the bacon drippings until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and garlic, sautéing until tender.
- Add a splash of chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Lower the heat, then stir in the heavy cream and thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Crumble the bacon over the top right before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or a salad. Leftovers are great stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American