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!
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
- 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.