🧀 Cheesy Smothered Chicken Thighs with Bacon

That dish looks incredible! You’re looking at what resembles Smothered Cheesy Baked Chicken Thighs – juicy chicken baked in a creamy, cheesy, bacon-infused sauce. Here’s a homemade version that captures that richness:

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🧀 Cheesy Smothered Chicken Thighs with Bacon

🍗 Ingredients:

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless, if you prefer)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-jack mix)
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, to thicken)
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)