Bacon and Mushroom-Topped Chicken
Buttery Broccoli Orzo
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices center cut bacon, chopped
- 1 (16-oz) pkg baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or use 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until done.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp. Drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Add mushrooms and garlic to drippings; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until browned.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken and cream to skillet, turning to coat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve chicken with sauce; sprinkle with bacon and thyme.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1¼ cups whole wheat orzo
- 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen broccoli florets
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo and broccoli according to package directions. Add broccoli, butter, salt, and pepper to orzo, stirring to blend.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
383
|
212
|
595
|
| Fat (g) | 29 | 9 | 38 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 6 | 33 |
| Carb (g) | 6 | 27 | 33 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 404 | 272 | 676 |
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