Creamy Bacon Chicken Recipe
Quick and easy Creamy Bacon Chicken. Made with tender chicken breasts smothered in an irresistible creamy bacon sauce, it's comfort food perfection ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise (or 4 chicken breast cutlets)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoons fresh thyme minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once the bacon is sizzling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Cook, stirring occasionally until the bacon pieces are golden and release their grease. Remove the lid and continue cooking until the desired doneness is reached.
- Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, save the rest for later use.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels and slice them in half lengthwise to make four thinner chicken breast cutlets. Season both sides of the chicken with the seasoning mixture and transfer the chicken to a large ziplock bag filled with all-purpose flour. Dredge the chicken in the flour until completely covered in flour.
- Set the pan or skillet with the reserved bacon grease over medium-high heat. Gently shake off any excess flour from the chicken and add the chicken to the skillet.
- Sear each side for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken to a clean plate and set them aside.
- In the same skillet set over medium heat add the olive oil, butter, and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is softened. Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, or until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, fresh thyme, and bacon. Do not boil the cream sauce.
- Return the chicken back to the pan. Cover and continue to cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- You may also make this recipe using 4-6 bone-in chicken thighs. Chicken thighs will take longer to cook on the stovetop, so you may want to sear them first and transfer them to the oven to finish cooking. While the chicken thighs bake, continue with the rest of the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1172IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
