Creamy Chicken
Crispy seasoned bone-in chicken thighs served in a rich and savory cream sauce with bacon, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan.
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken Thighs (Bone-in)
- 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 6 Strips Bacon
- 2 Shallots
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 5-6 Bella Mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth or White Wine
- 1 1/2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 Pint Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Parmesan
Method
- 1
Season the chicken thighs evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and olive oil.
- 2
Cook the seasoned chicken thighs in a skillet for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Cook the bacon strips until crisp, remove from the pan, and chop into pieces.
- 4
In the remaining fat and butter, sauté the chopped shallots, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms until tender and fragrant.
- 5
Deglaze the skillet with the chicken broth or white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream and season with cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- 7
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
- 8
Return the cooked chicken thighs and bacon to the skillet and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully coated.