Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 ounces sliced white mushrooms

6 slices cooked and chopped bacon (about ½ cup)

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

prepare

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.

sear

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.

saute

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.

simmer

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.

finish

Add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is fully heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 839 kcal
• Total Fat: 77 g
• Saturated Fat: 32 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
• Trans Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 264 mg
• Sodium: 939 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 32 g