The Perfect Pairing: Comfort in Every Bite of Chicken and Bacon
This creamy bacon chicken recipe is a decadent and delicious dinner that’s easy enough for a weeknight and tasty enough for company. It’s ready in about 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
Ingredients
6 strips bacon
2 large chicken breasts
Flour for dredging
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
½ cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
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Cut the bacon up and add it to a skillet. Fry until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan.
Cut the chicken in half lengthwise. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper, then coat in flour.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook in the bacon fat until golden brown, 4-5 minutes per side.
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and butter to the pan. Let it reduce by half.
Stir in the cream and once it bubbles, add the chicken and bacon back into the pan.
Cook for another 5 minutes or so until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Notes
Use fairly large boneless/skinless chicken breasts.
Feel free to add a handful of spinach near the end of cooking.
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 506kcal
- Fat: 41g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 30g