Description

A one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts, crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Restaurant-quality comfort food made easy at home.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
16 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Cook bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a light dusting of flour. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining olive oil if needed. Sauté diced onion for 3 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then stir and continue cooking for 5 more minutes until golden. Season with Italian seasoning and thyme.
5. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir, cooking for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
7. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Sprinkle reserved bacon over the top. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
8. Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to restore sauce consistency. Can be frozen for up to 2 months. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 520
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 32g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 45g