Creamy Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & Bacon
Creamy Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & Bacon serve 17g protein and 479 calories per portion—a calorie-efficient option for cutting without protein compromise. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, giving you multiple plates from one batch for consistent dinner-to-dinner macro tracking.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •1 pinch Kosher salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch ground black pepper (to taste)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Bacon(198g)
- •Mushrooms, Cremini(397g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(240g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground to taste)
- •1 pinch salt (only if needed to your taste)
- •1 Pinch Fresh Parsley (Extra Chopped, To Garnish)
- •1 Pinch Parmesan (Fresh Shaved Or Grated, To Garnish)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Arrange chicken on a plate. Combine together the olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in a jug. Rub the oil mixture over the chicken to completely coat.
- 3Heat a large oevn proof pan or skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken, skin-side down first, until skin is crisp and golden brown. Rotate and sear the other side (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- 4Transfer to oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
- 5Once chicken is done, remove from skillet; set aside. Pour out HALF of the chicken juices left in the pan.
- 6Using the same skillet the chicken was in, fry the garlic in the reserved chicken juices over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the bacon and fry until just beginning to crisp. Add in the mushrooms and cook until mushrooms begin to soften.
- 7Pour in the cream, chicken broth and Parmesan. Let simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 8Season with pepper. Taste first before adding in any extra salt, as the bacon will add the salt.
- 9Add the chicken back into the pan; allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes in the cream to take on the flavours.
- 10Garnish with parsley and shaved or grated parmesan, if desired. Serve over rice, pasta, or steamed/grilled vegetables.
Nutrition — Per Serving
479
calories
17g
protein
35g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 27g
- Saturated fat
- 16.9g
- Sodium
- 662 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.8g
6 servings per batch · ~247g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & Bacon have per serving?
Each serving delivers 17g of protein and 479 calories with 35g fat and 27g carbs. While moderate in protein, the high fat content makes this a calorie-dense option that requires careful tracking.
How long does Creamy Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & Bacon take to prepare?
This is a quick prep stovetop dinner that yields 6 servings per batch, giving you efficient meal prep for multiple days. You can batch-cook this recipe to cover several dinners with one cooking session.
Is Creamy Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms & Bacon good for muscle gain?
At 479 calories and 17g protein per serving, this recipe works as a supporting dinner during muscle gain phases when combined with higher-protein meals earlier in the day. The calorie density supports a surplus for lean mass accumulation.
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