Creamy Garlic Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A rich and comforting dish made with creamy garlic sauce and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Crumble the bacon and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken