Creating Savory Chicken Fricassée With Shallots And Bacon is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and chop the shallots, garlic, and bacon.
2. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
3. Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed, and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Sauté Shallots and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped shallots and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
6. Add Chicken Back: Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Stir in Cream: Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the heavy cream to the sauce. Stir well and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked bacon back into the sauce, stirring to combine.
9. Serve the Chicken: Return the chicken thighs to the pan, coating them with the creamy sauce.
10. Garnish and Enjoy: Remove the bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.