Description
Mouthwatering One Pan Creamy Bacon Chicken delivers a perfect balance of smoky and rich flavors for busy home cooks. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and velvety sauce combine seamlessly, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Liquid and Dairy:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) dry sherry
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) chicken broth/stock
- 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- Pat chicken dry and generously season with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour, ensuring even coating.
- In the same skillet with bacon drippings, add butter and sear chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Extract chicken from pan and set aside, maintaining the flavorful fond at the bottom of the skillet.
- Introduce diced onions to the pan, sautéing until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with sherry, scraping accumulated browned bits, then sprinkle fresh thyme for aromatic depth.
- Pour chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard into the pan, whisking to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Reintroduce chicken and crumbled bacon to the simmering sauce, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken for 8-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Cook bacon slowly over medium-low heat to ensure maximum crunch and even rendering of fat.
- Pat chicken dry before flouring to help create a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in moisture.
- Reduce heat when adding cream to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, silky consistency.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon, use gluten-free flour for coating, and substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 805 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 61 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg