Creamy Chicken Mushroom and Bacon Stew
- 500g / 1.1lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
- 250ml / 1 cup beef broth
- 150g / 5.3oz heavy cream
- 100g / 3.5oz all-purpose flour (optional)
- 75g / 2.6oz unsalted butter (optional)
- 30g / 1oz soy sauce
- 20g / 0.7oz salt
- 10g / 0.35oz black pepper
- 450g / 1lb mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 250g / 8.8oz onion, sliced
- 150g / 5.3oz red bell pepper, sliced
1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the cooked bacon and set aside.
2. Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened about 3-4 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking until they release their moisture and start to brown.
3. Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cook for 1 minute.
4. In a small bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup of heavy cream until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened.
5. Add 3 slices of cooked bacon 1 cup of beef broth and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the stew has thickened slightly.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve with cooked rice and green beans.
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