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Chicken Thighs Bacon Mushroom

Creamy Chicken Thighs Bacon Mushroom Bliss in Minutes

This Creamy Chicken Thighs Bacon Mushroom recipe combines savory chicken, crispy bacon, and rich sauce for a keto-friendly dinner that's ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs Provides rich flavor and juiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Substitute with olive oil if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can substitute with dried thyme and oregano.
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces White Mushrooms Substitute with cremini mushrooms for different texture.
  • 6 slices Bacon Turkey bacon can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half is a lighter alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Always recommended for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Salt For final adjustments to the sauce.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes.
  4. After browning, transfer the chicken thighs to a baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté sliced white mushrooms over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add chopped bacon to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until crispy.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  8. Return the baked chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them and heat through.
  9. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve over creamy mashed potatoes, zucchini noodles, or preferred sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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