- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium brown onions , finely chopped
- 3 slices bacon , sliced into thin strips about 2" long
- 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 8 chicken pieces (with bone in) (I use 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks)
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms (white button or mini portabella)
- 2 cups dry white wine (I used a Riesling)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt & pepper (to season raw chicken with, and to taste, when chicken is complete)
- handful of chopped parsley , for garnish, if desired
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In a large skillet, melt the butter and the oil. Heat skillet to medium-high.
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Lightly season pieces of chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken pieces into a very hot skillet. Do not move the pieces once you first put them in skillet. Let them sear on each side until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Once chicken is browned on all sides, remove to a plate and set aside.
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Add the finely chopped onions and the bacon pieces to the hot skillet. Let them both cook about 5 minutes or so, until onions become translucent and the bacon has rendered out it's fat. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, then remove & drain the mixture from the skillet, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
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Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add the onion/bacon mixture and the browned chicken back into the skillet. Add the wine. Allow the liquid to come to a boil. Turn the heat down to a low simmer and cover the skillet. Let the chicken cook for 15 minutes.
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After 15 minutes, remove the lid. Turn up the heat. Pour in the whipping cream. Stir, to combine. Let the chicken cook for another 10-12 minutes, uncovered, spooning up the sauce over the chicken pieces as they cook.
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When chicken is cooked through and is ready to serve, add the chopped parsley to the tops of the chicken pieces, and serve (1-2 pieces per person). Enjoy!
Serve this tasty chicken with rice, pasta, along with a nice loaf of crusty bread.
This recipe makes 4 adult servings; you will have more servings if children are only having one piece of chicken. Enjoy!