Creamy bakon Chicken Recipe
This creamy bakon chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce with smoky bacon. A quick, comforting, and family-friendly dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves whole or minced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some drippings in the pan.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in the bacon drippings and olive oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan.
- Add garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently, stirring to combine.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and coated with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Keep the cream sauce at a gentle simmer, not a boil, to avoid curdling.
Substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Add a pinch of chili flakes if you want a spicy kick.