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Creamy Chicken Bacon Recipe

This creamy chicken bacon recipe creates an indulgent dish of tender chicken and crispy bacon, all submerged in a decadent cream sauce. Everything comes together in one pan in less than an hour, giving you a dreamy treat to quickly whip up on casual dinners as well as fancy feasts.
  • cook TIME 33 mins
  • prep TIME 7 mins
  • total TIME 40 mins
Course: MainCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

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:

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

4

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:

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

Add the Garlic: Add 1 tbsp garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

7

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.

8

Add the Bacon and Parsley: Sprinkle the remaining bacon and 2 tbsp parsley onto the cooked mixture.

9

Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken, bacon, and sauce onto serving plates along with the mashed potatoes and green beans. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 490kcal | Fat 22.1g | Saturated Fat 8g | Trans Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g | Monounsaturated Fat 8.8g | Cholesterol 135.9mg | Sodium 494mg | Potassium 1280mg | Carbohydrate 30g | Fiber 4.5g | Sugar 6.2g | Protein 42.1g | Vitamin A 808IU | Vitamin C 19.6mg | Calcium 180.8mg | Iron 2mg