DifficultyOn the Table in 30
1

Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

2

While pan heating, chop bacon. Add bacon to preheated skillet and cook until crisp (4-5 minutes.) Remove bacon to paper towels reserving about 2 T of drippings in the pan.

3

Increase heat to med-high. Season chicken w/ salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook for 3-6 minutes per side or until chicken well browned on both sides. Remove chicken and tent to keep warm.

4

Add the bourbon to skillet and cook for about 1 minute, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in the soup, brown sugar and water and heat to a boil. Stir in the noodles and half of the chopped bacon.

5

Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through and noodles tender.

6

Sprinkle w/ remaining bacon before serving.

Ingredients

Directions

1

Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

2

While pan heating, chop bacon. Add bacon to preheated skillet and cook until crisp (4-5 minutes.) Remove bacon to paper towels reserving about 2 T of drippings in the pan.

3

Increase heat to med-high. Season chicken w/ salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook for 3-6 minutes per side or until chicken well browned on both sides. Remove chicken and tent to keep warm.

4

Add the bourbon to skillet and cook for about 1 minute, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in the soup, brown sugar and water and heat to a boil. Stir in the noodles and half of the chopped bacon.

5

Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through and noodles tender.

6

Sprinkle w/ remaining bacon before serving.

One Pan Bourbon & Bacon Braised Chicken Thighs