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Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken
Creamy mushroom bacon thyme chicken is made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, buttery mushrooms, and fresh thyme simmered in a rich creamy sauce.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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prepare
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
olive oil1 tablespoonbone-in, skin-on chicken thighs4Italian seasoning2 teaspoons
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sear
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Cook the chicken skin-side down for each side of the chicken for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until browned and crispy, then transfer the skillet into the oven. Bake for ⏱️ 18-22 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a thermometer. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
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saute
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet, then add 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms. Cook for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently until softened.
olive oil1 tablespoonsliced white mushrooms8 ounces
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simmer
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Add 6 slices cooked and chopped bacon, 1 ½ cups heavy cream, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, and continue to cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about ⏱️ 4-5 minutes.
cooked and chopped bacon (about ½ cup)6 slicesfresh thyme1 tablespoongarlic powder1 teaspoon
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finish
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Add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes until the chicken is fully heated through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
839 kcal
fat Content
77 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
939 mg
protein Content
32 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
264 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
32 g
unsaturated Fat Content
38 g
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