Creamy Chicken Bacon Recipe
- cook TIME 33 mins
- prep TIME 7 mins
- total TIME 40 mins
Ingredients (15)
- 20 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 20 oz potato sliced into cubes
- 4 oz green bean ends removed
- 3 oz raw cured bacon cut into small squares
- 0.75 oz shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep:
Slice the Potatoes: Peel off the skin then slice the potatoes in half crosswise, then slice the half lengthwise into large cubes. Soak them in water to remove excess starch.
Mince the Garlic: Bash the garlic with the side of the knife to remove the skin then thinly slice each clove. Move the knife in a rocking motion back and forth over the sliced pile until finely minced.
Chop the Parsley: Bunch the leaves together and thinly slice. Then, rock the knife over the sliced leaves a few times until they are finely chopped
Butterfly the Chicken: Slice the breast in half from the side using a sawing motion but leave about 1/4 inch so the separated sides are still connected.
Cook:
Microwave the Green Beans: In a microwave-safe bowl, add 4 oz green beans, and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 4 minutes then quickly run over cold water.
Microwave the Potatoes: In a microwave-safe bowl, add 20 oz potatoes and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 12 minutes then mash into a creamy consistency.
Season the Chicken: Dry rub 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika over 20 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts. Make sure to evenly coat all the surfaces and insides.
Cook the Bacon: In a pan over small heat, add 3 oz raw cured bacon and sauté for 2 minutes until the meat turns crispy with a vibrant red-brown shade.
Cook the Chicken: Transfer the bacon onto a plate then turn the heat up to medium, add the seasoned chicken breasts and 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan; sear for 7 minutes on both sides until the meat turns white with a browned exterior.
Add the Garlic: Add 1 tbsp garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the Sauce: Add 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour to the pan and stir around for 30 seconds. Then add half of the cooked bacon, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 0.75 oz shredded parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Lightly stir to mix everything together and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
Add the Bacon and Parsley: Sprinkle the remaining bacon and 2 tbsp parsley onto the cooked mixture.
Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken, bacon, and sauce onto serving plates along with the mashed potatoes and green beans. Serve hot.
