Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Chicken Breasts

Genuine comfort food – without the carbs!

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 Tbls vegetable oil

2 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & Pepper

Sauce

6 oz sliced white mushrooms

6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

2 cups half & half

Fresh thyme, snipped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Add vegetable oil to skillet and place over medium-high heat.
3. Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towel.
4. Sprinkle each chicken breast with Italian seasoning and place in hot oil.
5. Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
6. Spray 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
7. Remove chicken from skillet and place in baking dish. (Leave skillet over heat)
8. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear.
9. While chicken is baking, add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and allow to caramelize.
10. Add crumbled bacon and half & half. Bring to a low boil and reduce to simmer.
11. Cook for 2-5 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
12. Remove chicken from oven and plate. Spoon cream sauce over each chicken breast to serve. Garnish with fresh snipped thyme.

Note: if using light half & half, you will need to adjust the nutritional information.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 365

Total Fat 19g

Total Carbohydrates 6.5g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Protein 45.5g

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