Creamy Garlic Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Turkey Bacon is a rich and delightful dish that combines savory chicken with crispy turkey bacon, enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for family dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Crumble the cooked turkey bacon and add it back to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food