EASY SKILLET-
BRAISED CHICKEN
WITH MUSHROOMS AND BACON
NOTE: You can make this dish entirely on the stovetop by
lowering the heat to the lowest setting when you add the
chicken in step 4, covering the pan, and cooking until the
chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.
SERVES 4 TO 6
4 to 6 chicken leg quarters
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 ounces slab bacon, diced
5 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (about 2
cups)
1 large shallot, finely sliced (about ½ cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves