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Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce

Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce Bliss

Delight in Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce, a keto-friendly and gluten-free dish sure to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Skin-on and bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For browning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 8 ounces White Mushrooms Sliced
  • 4 slices Bacon Chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil and brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the browned thighs to the baking sheet, skin-side up, and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  5. Sauté the sliced white mushrooms in the same skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add chopped bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy, then stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme.
  7. Once baked, return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Let simmer briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze sauce and chicken separately for up to 2 months.

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