Description
Savor succulent Creamy Bacon Chicken, where crispy bacon meets tender chicken in a luscious sauce. Comfort meets culinary elegance, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 6 bacon slices, chopped
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Dairy:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by gently patting it dry with clean kitchen towels, then generously season both surfaces with aromatic salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder for enhanced flavor profiles.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, carefully placing the seasoned chicken breasts into the pan. Cook each side for approximately 5-6 minutes until a golden-brown exterior develops and the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C, indicating complete cooking. Transfer the cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce chopped bacon pieces and render them until achieving a crisp, deep-brown texture. Extract the bacon using a perforated utensil, preserving roughly two tablespoons of rendered fat within the cooking vessel.
- Reduce the skillet’s heat to medium intensity. Introduce minced garlic and sauté briefly until its aromatic essence emerges. Incorporate heavy cream, rich chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning blend. Continuously stir the mixture, allowing it to thicken and develop a luxurious consistency over 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken and crispy bacon fragments into the creamy sauce. Gently cascade the sauce over the protein, allowing everything to harmonize and warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- For a final flourish, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish if desired. Present the creamy bacon chicken immediately alongside complementary side dishes for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly crispy bacon by starting with a cold skillet and cooking slowly over medium-low heat to render fat evenly.
- Prevent dry chicken by using a meat thermometer and removing from heat precisely at 165F, allowing a short rest period for juices to redistribute.
- Create a lighter version by substituting half-and-half for heavy cream and turkey bacon for regular bacon, reducing overall calorie and fat content.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of white wine or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the creamy sauce for subtle depth and mild heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg