Creamy Bacon Chicken

5 from 1 vote

This Creamy Bacon Chicken recipe seamlessly brings together succulent chicken breasts seasoned to perfection with a luscious sauce that's rich in flavors from heavy cream, Parmesan, and aromatic Italian seasoning. The crisp bacon pieces elevate the dish, adding a hint of smokiness and texture. And the best part? This recipe is easy and quick to whip up, ensuring a gourmet-style meal right at your dinner table without hours of labor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 732kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, pounded thin
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 slices bacon chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the grease behind.
Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and paprika to the skillet. Stir to combine all the ingredients and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add the cooked chicken and bacon back into the skillet. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Chicken Thickness: Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures uniform cooking and tender results. If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use the flat side of a heavy pan to pound the chicken.
Bacon Crispiness: For extra crispy bacon, ensure your skillet is hot before adding the bacon. If you prefer less crispy bacon, you can remove it from the skillet a bit earlier.
Sauce Consistency: If your sauce gets too thick, you can add a splash of chicken broth or milk to thin it out to your desired consistency. Conversely, if it's too thin, let it simmer a bit longer.
Cheese Substitution: While Parmesan gives a lovely savory touch, feel free to substitute with other hard cheeses like Romano or Grana Padano for a twist.
Storing & Reheating: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, do so on low heat to prevent the cream sauce from separating.

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