Description
Sumptuous creamy bacon chicken marries crispy bacon with tender poultry in a luscious sauce. Diners savor rich layers of flavor complemented by herbs and smooth cream, promising a satisfying meal that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 6 bacon slices, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 mL) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 mL) chicken broth
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Chicken Preparation: Pat chicken dry and season comprehensively with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring thorough flavor penetration.
- Searing Protein: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high temperature, cook chicken until golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165F/74C, then transfer to separate plate.
- Bacon Rendering: Without cleaning skillet, crisp bacon pieces until deep-brown, remove with slotted spoon while reserving approximately two tablespoons of rendered fat.
- Sauce Creation: Reduce skillet heat, sauté minced garlic briefly, then integrate heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Whisk continuously until sauce thickens and develops rich, velvety consistency.
- Final Assembly: Return chicken and bacon to skillet, immerse in creamy sauce, allowing ingredients to warm and meld flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside complementary accompaniments for a complete gourmet experience.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat chicken thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfect golden-brown sear without steaming the meat.
- Temperature Control: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165F/74C, preventing undercooking while avoiding dry texture.
- Fat Management: Reserve bacon fat for extra flavor depth, but drain excess to keep the dish from becoming overly greasy.
- Sauce Consistency: Stir sauce continuously and watch closely during thickening to prevent burning or separating, achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 624
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 793 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 172 mg