Creamy Garlic Bacon Chicken. It’s the ultimate comfort food—seared golden chicken breasts swimming in a silky, savory sauce with plenty of crispy bacon.
Here is a recipe that will get you exactly the results you see in that pan.
Creamy Garlic Bacon Chicken
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
The Protein
2 large chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets/fillets)
6 slices of bacon, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika (for that golden color)
The Sauce
1 small onion or shallot, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Crisp the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the chopped bacon until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel. Keep about 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan—that’s where the flavor is!
Sear the Chicken: Season your chicken fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika. Increase heat to medium-high and sear the chicken in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add the diced onion. Cook for 2 minutes until translucent, then add the garlic and cook for just 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
Build the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
Finish: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and add salt/pepper if needed.
Combine: Return the chicken and half of the crispy bacon to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for another minute to heat through.
Serve: Top with the remaining crispy bacon and fresh parsley.