Creamy Garlic Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish
A rich and flavorful dish featuring creamy garlic sauce, tender chicken, and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Return turkey bacon to the skillet and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a mix of half-and-half and milk.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes