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Did somebody mention bacon?

We all have staples in our kitchen, and bacon is one ingredient that is never missing. I believe that everything tastes better with bacon. And here is a recipe just to prove that point.

Where should I start to describe this dish? 

Crispy chicken thighs with mushrooms, cream, bacon, and lemon.

And did I mention you will be using only one pan to make this incredible dish? Yes! That is what I love the most, less cleaning in the kitchen. You can even present it in the skillet you prepare for your table. Rustic and family fun.

The chicken is added to the skillet and cooked to perfection. Onions and mushrooms cooked together. Grated parmesan cheese makes this dish just out of this world.

The cheese melts giving you this very rich creamy velvety sauce that added to all the other ingredients makes this dish a “must try”.

Chicken thighs are my favorite part of the chicken. Full of flavor. They work well with most sauces and the meat is always tender.

Tips and suggestions on how to prepare this recipe.

• Because of the acidity of this dish with the lemon, I strongly recommend using a non-porous cast iron skillet. Le Creuset is my choice here. The enamel part of the skillet will not allow the acidity to break down on the cast iron and forgo a metal taste.
• Actually, the Le Creuset makes the best sauces, as well as cooking evenly because of the heavy bottom. Something that I look forward to in a skillet.
• Do reserve the bacon fat. The flavor is unsurpassed when added back to your dish.
• Always push the chicken with a pair of thongs prior to turning it over. If it gives you resistance wait a bit longer. Once the skin is nicely golden it should detach itself. Forcing it will result in the skin separating from the chicken.
• To keep the chicken moist, loosely cover with aluminum foil once removed from the skillet and prior to returning it to the skillet again. Step 4 of the recipe is below.
• Mushrooms: I used white caps, but cremini is perfect as well. Do, however, squeeze some lemon juice over them to eliminate turning dark
• Make sure all the onions are chopped the same size thus cooking evenly.
• Garnishing with thyme or finely chopped parsley of course is optional, however, it adds a touch of color to your dish.
• You can bring the finished dish in the skillet to your table. Do not forget the trivet just in case you have a wooden table.

What dish will go well alongside?

When I prepare a rich dish, I like to stay on the light side for a side dish. Roasted vegetables are always welcome and Broccolini and Carrots are just perfect.  Or indulge with this to-die-for Rice with Peas and Butter .

However, sometimes I falter and give in to rich creamy mashed potatoes. After all, I must enjoy the sauce somehow.

Any fresh fruits for dessert will round up the perfect meal for the whole family.

If you enjoy this dish, check out these flavorful recipes:

Tarragon Chicken – A French Classic

Skillet Pork Chops with Brown Butter Sage

Lemon Pound Cake

Ricotta Meatlballs

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Originally posted on January 9, 2021, updated on December 5, 2021