Creamy Chicken Stew with Bacon & Parmesan (video)

Name: Creamy Chicken Stew with Bacon & Parmesan (video)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast (or thigh; cubed); salt and pepper; 10 to 12 small white mushrooms (quartered); 1/2 lb smoked bacon (diced; about 8 slices); 2 tbsp butter; 1 large onion (diced); 3 to 4 large carrots (chopped); 2 celery sticks (chopped); 6 garlic cloves (finely minced); 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped); 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 to 2 tsp sea salt; ground black pepper; 1 cup white wine (such as chardonnay or sauvignon blanc ); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 to 4 cups chicken broth; 3 large golden potatoes (peeled and cubed); 1 cup cream (or half-and-half); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)