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Creamy Skillet Chicken with Bacon

I can't think of a more perfect way to start November than with a rich and comforting dish. This stove top chicken dish is loaded with smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms and a creamy sauce. Perfect comfort food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Keyword: bacon, chicken, comfort food
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 638kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breasts cut in half through the middle to make 4 chicken cutlets
  • 8 bacon strips roughly chopped into small pieces
  • 1 Cup button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 Cup flour
  • 1 Tablespoon corn flour
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 Cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
  • Small bunch fresh chopped parsley
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Instructions

  • In a large shallow bowl, add the flour with the salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Coat the chicken cutlets in the flour and set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon to the skillet. Give a good stir and cook bacon for about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet set over medium to high heat, add the garlic and mushrooms. Stir and cook for about 5 - 8 minutes until the mushrooms have browned and are cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the butter to the reserved skillet and set heat to high. Add the chicken and brown each side for 2 -3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same skillet set over medium heat, add the cream and bring to a simmer for a minute. Add the stock and give a good stir and bring to a simmer. Add the bacon, mushrooms and chicken back to the pan with the sauce. Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover and leave to cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • In a small glass, mix the corn starch with the water and stir.
  • Remove cover from skillet and give a quick stir. Gradually pour in the corn starch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Serve chicken with sauce poured over the top.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Skillet Chicken with Bacon
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 638 Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Fat 49g75%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Cholesterol 199mg66%
Sodium 1143mg50%
Potassium 685mg20%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 1100IU22%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.