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Creamy Bacon Mushroom Chicken

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with crispy bacon, thyme, and a touch of Dijon mustard for a comforting and flavor-packed dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  4. Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Return chicken and bacon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the chicken. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or pasta.

Notes

  • Use baby bella or cremini mushrooms for deeper flavor.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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Keywords: creamy chicken, bacon mushroom chicken, skillet chicken recipe, comfort food

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