Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon
  • butter, as needed
  • 3 chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cut bacon in 1/2 inch pieces and cook until crisp. Remove from skillet.
  • Mix flour with salt and pepper.
  • Coat chicken in flour mixture. Brown chicken in bacon fat. Do not crowd chicken in the pan. Add butter if you need more fat.
  • As chicken browns, put in 3 quart casserole dish.
  • Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to skillet and brown lightly.
  • Add to chicken.
  • Put thyme and broth in skillet. Heat and scrape crust from skillet. Pour evenly over chicken and scatter bacon pieces on top.
  • Cover and bake 40 minutes.
  • Add parsley and wine.
  • Uncover chicken and increase heat to 425°.
  • Bake 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.