Chicken with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions
Cook Time: 4 hours
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 5 hours
Category: Stew
Servings: 6
This hearty and flavorful dish brings together tender chicken, crisp bacon, earthy mushrooms, and sweet onions in a savory stew. Whether you serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy noodles, or aromatic rice, it’s sure to please. A crisp green salad would be a delightful accompaniment to round out your meal.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
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Prepare the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until it becomes crispy and golden. This will take about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crispy bacon to a 4 to 6-quart Crockpot, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet. -
Brown the Chicken
Pour off all but two teaspoons of bacon fat from the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Brown the chicken on all sides, which will take about 8 minutes. Once browned, transfer the chicken pieces to the Crockpot with the bacon. -
Deglaze the Pan
Pour the dry white wine into the hot skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the wine to reduce and thicken slightly, which will take about 3 minutes. -
Combine Ingredients
Add the reduced wine to the Crockpot along with the sliced mushrooms, chopped onions, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary leaves, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together to combine. -
Cook the Stew
Cover the Crockpot and cook the stew on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3 hours. The chicken should be tender and the flavors well melded. -
Thicken the Sauce
Once the cooking time is complete, carefully transfer the chicken, bacon, and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour the sauce from the Crockpot into a small saucepan. In a separate bowl, mix the water and cornstarch together until smooth, then stir this mixture into the saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens, which should take about 5 minutes. -
Serve
Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and garnish with additional fresh rosemary if desired. Serve hot alongside mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, and enjoy a comforting and delicious meal!
Feel free to adjust the seasoning or add additional vegetables to suit your taste. This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to your preferences while still delivering that rich, satisfying flavor. Enjoy your meal! 🍗🥓🍄🧅
