Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake with Turkey Bacon: Your New Favorite Comfort Food
This creamy mushroom chicken bake is a delicious comfort food, featuring tender chicken, savory turkey bacon, and a rich mushroom sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 strips turkey bacon
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and sauté until tender.
- In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, pour the cream mixture over, and top with sautéed mushrooms and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the cream mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.