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Creamy Chicken Bacon Mushroom Skillet

A comforting and creamy dish featuring chicken breasts, crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a rich sauce, perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Plump and fresh
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon Add a smoky flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter For sautéing
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to your preference
  • to taste Fresh thyme For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Carefully place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and sear for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  4. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sautéing
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become golden and tender.
  2. Add the minced garlic, stirring for about a minute until fragrant.
Combining
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing everything well.
  2. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  3. Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it is nicely coated in the creamy sauce.
  4. Add the crumbled bacon and gently spoon the sauce over the chicken. Heat through for an additional minute.
Serving
  1. Garnish your creamy chicken bacon mushroom skillet with fresh thyme.
  2. Serve it over pasta or mashed potatoes and enjoy a fabulous meal.

Notes

For a lean alternative, use turkey breasts instead of chicken. To make it dairy-free, substitute creamy coconut milk for heavy cream. Be mindful not to over-season due to the saltiness of broth and cream.