CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY BACON MUSHROOM THYME SAUCE

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

I fell in love right away with these Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce at first bite! This recipe was by far the best recipe for chicken thighs, I have ever tried. The amazing flavor of the sauce is a sure winner! Just imagine chicken, bacon, and cream in one dish. Isn’t it delicious? Well, you just have to try this recipe and taste perfection yourself. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Chicken thighs:

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning dried thyme, oregano
• salt and pepper
• 4 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Mushroom sauce:

• 1 c heavy cream
• 6 ounces white mushrooms
• 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 5 slices bacon, cooked, chopped

DIRECTIONS :

For the Chicken:

1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
2. Cover the inside of a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Sprinkle Italian herb seasoning mix, salt, and pepper over the chicken thighs. Toss until completely coated.
4. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add vegetable oil and allow it to become hot.
5. Add the chicken thighs into the hot skillet, then sear each side for about 5 minutes or until they turn brown. Transfer them onto the prepared baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer skin-side up.
6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the chicken thighs for about 20 minutes.

For the Mushroom Sauce:

1. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add vegetable oil and allow it to become hot. Add mushrooms, then sauté for a few minutes until soft.
2. Add the bacon, then cook for a few minutes as well until crispy.
3. Add freshly chopped thyme, 1/8 tsp of salt, and heavy cream. Stir and allow the mixture to boil.
4. Turn the heat down to low, then simmer the sauce for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and put them into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
6. Serve right away. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 609 | Fat 55g 85% | Saturated Fat 25g 156% | Cholesterol 210mg 70% | Sodium 366mg 16% | Potassium 465mg 13% | Carbohydrates 4g 1% | Protein 24g 48% | Vitamin A 1020IU 20% | Vitamin C 3.2mg 4% | Calcium 61mg 6% | Iron 1.5mg 8%