Nice N Easy Creamy Chicken and Bacon
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Nice N Easy Creamy Chicken and Bacon recipe—an effortless yet flavorful dish that promises to be a weeknight favorite. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are paired with crispy, savory bacon and nestled in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic and a touch of chicken broth for depth. Fresh baby spinach adds a nutritious pop of color, while a sprinkle of parsley provides a light, herby finish. With just 10 minutes of prep and a single skillet, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the rich, velvety sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breast
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the bacon slices. Cook over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Leave about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet if needed. Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the skillet for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, followed by the crumbled bacon. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it wilts.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm. Pair with your choice of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.1 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.3 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 860 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 5870 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 170.8 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 616 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1840 mg | 39% | |
*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.
