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Home » Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts

Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts

October 27, 2016 by Alida Ryder 22 Comments

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Juicy creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts is a great one-pot recipe. This recipe is perfect for an easy meal served with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts

Things have been a little quiet over the last week over here. It’s funny how that sometimes happens. I had so much content planned for this week but I honestly just had no inspiration to write anything. I’ve had the recipes done (like these amazing chicken breasts in a creamy bacon and mushroom sauce) and photographed, the photos edited and waiting to be uploaded but I just had nothing to say. And in those moments I know that I need to step back and just take a moment to breathe and find that inspiration again.

Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breastsI feel like I’ve been in “create-mode” for the last 10 months. Not giving myself a moment NOT to think about recipes, photography, videos. Every moment has been consumed with thoughts of food and how I can make my recipes better, more delicious. “Push, push, push!” I’ve told myself and then at the end of last week I just needed to allow myself to take a moment. And after a few days of still thinking about food (I mean, come on) but not picking up my camera and just giving myself that time, I feel completely rejuvenated and ready for the last little push before our annual Summer holiday in December.

And you guys, it’s going be quite a push because not only am I planning a truck-load of content for Simply Delicious throughout November and December (I have your Holiday recipes covered!), I’m also shooting loads for my clients and most exciting: I’ve taken on a few new clients who have asked me to create recipe videos for them. I am SO excited because we’ve only been doing videos for a month-or-so now and it’s such an honor when other people trust you with their content. So yeah, it’s going to be a hella-busy November. But I’m super amped.

Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breastsSo let me tell you about these easy delicious creamy mushroom chicken breasts. I’ve spoken about C’s love of all things bacon and mushroom before and I’ve also mentioned that he is not a fan of chicken. I know, how even?! So I find ways to trick him into eating it and this one worked like a dream. The creamy bacon and mushroom sauce scented with fresh thyme, lemon and black pepper was absolutely delectable and the juicy chicken breasts completed the meal.

I served the creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts with a zesty green salad to cut through some of the richness and a generous hunk of crusty bread to mop up all that sauce. It was such a great, easy weeknight recipe and the leftovers were particularly delicious the next day. I butterflied my chicken breasts to allow them to cook a little quicker but you could honestly use whole breasts and just extend the cooking a little. This would even be delicious with chicken thighs. Yummo!

Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts

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Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts

Creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts

Juicy creamy bacon and mushroom chicken breasts is a great one-pot recipe. This recipe is perfect for an easy meal served with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
4.66 from 26 votes
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Course: Chicken, Dinner, Easy Recipe, Weeknight recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 10 strips streaky bacon chopped
  • 4 chicken breasts I butterflied mine to allow for quick cooking
  • 250 g mushrooms quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 cup cream
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Brown the bacon in a large skillet/deep pan. Remove and set aside. Pour off half of the bacon fat.
  • Place the pan back on the heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Fry the mushrooms and garlic until fragrant then add the thyme, lemon juice, chicken stock and cream. Allow to come to a simmer then add the bacon and chicken back to the pan and cover.
  • Allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced.
  • Season to taste and serve.

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  1. WENDY GODDING

    October 5, 2019 at 11:43 AM

    Love it. My whole family enjoyed this so much. I made a meal out of it by serving with roast potatoes and parsnips. Already had orders from family to cook again.

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    • Alida Ryder

      October 8, 2019 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks so much for your comment. So pleased your family loved this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Abi

    June 12, 2019 at 8:12 PM

    What sort of cream ?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 13, 2019 at 10:41 AM

      Heavy/Whipping cream.

      Reply
  3. Jessica Lynn Cook

    September 14, 2018 at 11:40 PM

    Trying this tonight! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 16, 2018 at 5:37 PM

      Hope you loved it!

      Reply
  4. Joanne

    May 5, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    That looks like the most delicious chicken ever. Can’t wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 5, 2018 at 4:09 PM

      It is SO good! You’ll love it Joanne!

      Reply
  5. Cathy

    October 28, 2016 at 2:35 PM

    well good thing you took a one second break because it sounds like you’re going to be crazed the next couple months. you’re a whirlwind!! i love this dish. my husband is a a mushroom fiend, and well, bacon. come on…this is dinner! yum!!

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    • Alida Ryder

      October 28, 2016 at 2:49 PM

      Mushrooms are just so great aren’t they? Glad you love the look of this dish Cathy! x

      Reply
  6. Barbara

    October 28, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    That is some mighty fine comfort food right there. Yes please!

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    • Alida Ryder

      October 28, 2016 at 2:42 PM

      Right? So good!

      Reply
  7. Nadine

    October 28, 2016 at 2:32 PM

    I love the idea of this. To keep t gluten free I would serve it with cauliflower mash to soak up all that sauce. Yummy!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 28, 2016 at 2:42 PM

      That’s a great idea!

      Reply
  8. Jenni

    October 28, 2016 at 2:30 PM

    This looks so good! The ultimate easy weeknight recipe!

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    • Alida Ryder

      October 28, 2016 at 2:43 PM

      Thanks Jenni! It’s a goodie!

      Reply
  9. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    October 27, 2016 at 11:51 PM

    Ooh, this looks like a perfect, creamy fall dinner and it doesn’t take too long to put together. My kids love anything with bacon…who doesn’t?

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    • Alida Ryder

      October 28, 2016 at 2:44 PM

      It’s quick and super delicious. And I honestly don’t think there are many people out there who don’t love bacon.

      Reply
  10. DisplacedHousewife

    October 27, 2016 at 10:43 PM

    This looks delicious!!! xoxo

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    • Alida Ryder

      October 28, 2016 at 2:44 PM

      Thanks lovely!

      Reply
  11. Summer Daisy

    October 27, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    Beautifully done ? Nice recipe!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 28, 2016 at 2:45 PM

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply

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