Here it is — a rich, comforting, restaurant-quality Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Bacon recipe. This dish has tender seared chicken, smoky bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and a silky garlic cream sauce. Perfect over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice!

🍗 Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Bacon

Ingredients (Serves 4)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika (optional but great)
4 slices bacon, chopped
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or thyme)
1 tbsp butter (optional for richness)
Fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the bacon

In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp.
Remove bacon to a plate. Keep 1–2 tbsp bacon drippings in the pan.

2. Season and sear the chicken

Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear the chicken in the bacon drippings for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and mostly cooked through.
Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Cook the mushrooms

Add mushrooms to the same skillet.
Sauté until browned and moisture evaporates (5–7 minutes).
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

4. Make the creamy sauce

Add to the skillet:

Heavy cream
Chicken broth
Parmesan
Italian seasoning
Butter (optional)

Stir until smooth and simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken.

5. Bring it all together

Return chicken and bacon to the skillet.
Spoon sauce over everything.
Simmer on low 5–8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.

6. Garnish & serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

✨ Tips for Success

Thicken the sauce: Simmer longer or add a little extra Parmesan.
Make it lighter: Swap half the cream for milk + 1 tsp cornstarch.
Flavor boost: Add a splash of white wine before the cream.
Use thighs: They stay juicier and are more forgiving than chicken breasts.

If you want, I can also give you:
🍝 Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
🥘 Slow Cooker Version
🧀 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Bacon

Just tell me!