4 (8 oz) chicken thighs
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 a package of bacon cut into ½ inch pieces
⅓ cup chicken broth
4 oz sliced mushrooms
¼ cup heavy whipping cream (or for non dairy use coconut cream)
2 scallions, chopped finely
Direction
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Season chicken thighs on both sides with paprika, salt and pepper
- Cook bacon in a pan over medium heat until browned and place on a plate for later.
- Place chicken thighs in the same pan with the bacon grease and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
- Place in the oven and cook for about 25 minutes
- Cook mushroom in some of the bacon grease and broth. Once the mushrooms are cooked add the bacon and cream stir to combine. Salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
- Take the chicken out of the oven and return to the stove, Let simmer for 2-3 more minutes on medium heat add chicken broth/mushroom/ bacon mixture (the smothering)
- add your scallions and serve!