Chicken with Bacon Cream Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Chicken with Bacon Cream Sauce recipe, a true crowd-pleaser that combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with a luxuriously creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. Infused with the smoky richness of crispy bacon and brightened by a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 40 minutes. The secret lies in deglazing the pan with chicken broth to capture every bit of savory goodness, creating a sauce that’s silky, hearty, and utterly crave-worthy. Perfectly paired with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables, this comforting yet elegant meal is an ideal choice for a family dinner or a special occasion. Rich, indulgent, and packed with flavor, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your weeknight dinner rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the bacon slices and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and place on paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Discard most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Top the dish with crumbled bacon and chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of side, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.1 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.0 g | 405% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 940 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 5677 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 266.5 g | 533% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1017 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
