Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices of bacon, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini or button mushrooms)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms to the bacon fat. Sauté until they are golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms and set aside with the bacon.
Sear the Chicken: Add olive oil to the skillet, then place the seasoned chicken breasts in the pan. Sear them for about 5-6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream, mixing well. Let the sauce simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked bacon and mushrooms to the skillet, stirring to combine. Add the sliced chicken back into the skillet, coating it with the creamy mustard sauce.
Serve: Slice the chicken breasts and serve them topped with the bacon and mushroom mustard sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Enjoy!