Description
Creamy bacon chicken delights home cooks with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup. Sizzling bacon, tender chicken, and rich sauce promise a satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Render bacon in a spacious skillet over medium heat until perfectly crisp and golden, approximately 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and generously season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Utilize the rendered bacon drippings to sear chicken, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until developing a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Extract chicken from the skillet and set aside, maintaining residual warmth.
- Reduce heat and introduce minced garlic, quickly sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, scraping accumulated browned bits from the pan’s surface.
- Whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until smoothly incorporated and sauce begins to slightly thicken.
- Carefully return seared chicken to the creamy mixture, nestling pieces to ensure even coating.
- Simmer uncovered for 7-10 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sauce achieves desired consistency.
- Garnish with reserved crispy bacon crumbles and finely chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Bacon selection matters – choose thick-cut, high-quality bacon for maximum flavor and crispiness.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing without excess moisture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for even heat distribution and better sauce development.
- Low-carb and keto-friendly by skipping any additional starchy ingredients and using full-fat cream and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg