One Pot Chicken, Bacon and Mushrooms

This one-pot chicken, mushroom, and bacon recipe is the epitome of simplicity and comfort, making it the perfect midweek dinner. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation, this dish comes together effortlessly in a single pot, saving you time on both cooking and washing up. Bacon is especially good at infusing a meal with rich, savoury flavour quickly, complementing the tender chicken and earthy mushrooms perfectly. Finished with a dollop of sour cream for extra creaminess, this meal is ideal for busy weeknights and cosy family dinners.

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

150g bacon, cut into pieces

300g chicken thighs

1 brown onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

250g brown mushrooms, sliced thickly

¼ cup white wine

100ml chicken stock

1 tbsp sage, roughly chopped

1 tbsp sour cream

Method

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the bacon and fry until golden. Set aside.
2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In the same pot, cook the chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until nicely golden. Set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to low, and add the onion and garlic to the pot. If the pot looks a bit dry, drizzle in some olive oil. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Deglaze the pot with white wine, allowing it to fry off for about a minute.
6. Pour in the chicken stock, then add the cooked bacon and sage. Stir well.
7. Return the chicken to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
8. Cook for 20 minutes. If there is too much liquid, continue cooking uncovered until the desired consistency is reached.
9. Stir in the sour cream just before serving.