Creamy Bacon Chicken

Here’s a flavorful and comforting recipe for Creamy Bacon Chicken—a rich, skillet-style dish perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

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🍗 Creamy Bacon Chicken

📝 Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 6 slices of bacon, chopped

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or crème fraîche)

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for flavor and color)

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional but adds richness)

• Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (if needed)

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon
   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel. Leave about 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.

2. Sear the chicken
   Season chicken with salt and pepper. In the same pan, add chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside—don’t worry if it’s not fully cooked through yet.

3. Sauté aromatics
   If needed, add a bit of oil or butter. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Make the creamy sauce
   Pour in the chicken broth, stir to deglaze the pan. Add cream, paprika (if using), and parmesan. Stir until smooth.

5. Finish the chicken
   Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 10–15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.

6. Garnish and serve
   Sprinkle with chopped parsley or thyme. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or roasted veggies.

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✅ Tips:

• Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.

• Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra texture and color.

• For a lighter version, substitute half the cream with Greek yogurt or milk + flour.

Would you like this recipe adapted to a one-pot oven-baked or slow cooker version?