🍗 Thyme-Infused Creamy Mushroom Bacon Chicken Thighs 🍄🥓
🔥 Crispy chicken thighs
🍄 Rich mushroom sauce
🥓 Smoky bacon goodness
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried thyme, oregano, or a blend)
For the Mushroom Sauce:
6 oz white mushrooms, sliced
5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
5 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare and Cook the Chicken:
Season the chicken thighs generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown.
Transfer the chicken thighs, skin-side up, to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Make the Mushroom Sauce:
While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet, heat a bit more vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms (without adding salt) and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping once to caramelize them.
Stir in the chopped bacon.
Add the heavy cream, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, and snipped fresh thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Adjust salt if needed.
Serve:
Once the chicken thighs are fully cooked, transfer them to the skillet with the mushroom sauce.
Spoon the creamy mushroom bacon sauce over the chicken and serve warm.
Enjoy these juicy chicken thighs smothered in a rich, creamy sauce for a delicious and comforting meal!
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