Description
Creamy bacon chicken dazzles taste buds with rich, comforting flavors from a single skillet. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and velvety sauce blend perfectly for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Render bacon in a spacious skillet over medium heat until achieving a crisp, golden texture, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, allow residual bacon fat to remain. Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until developing a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Extract chicken from the skillet, leaving behind flavorful pan drippings. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing briefly until fragrant and translucent.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring chicken broth, scraping accumulated browned bits from the bottom. Add heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully reintroduce chicken and crumbled bacon into the creamy sauce. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top, creating a vibrant presentation. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and luxurious.
Notes
- Crisp bacon beforehand for maximum flavor infusion and textural contrast in the dish.
- Choose thick-cut bacon to ensure robust crunchiness and rich smoky taste throughout the recipe.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown searing without excess moisture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother sauce and more even cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg