Creamy Garlic Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish
A rich and flavorful dish featuring creamy garlic sauce, tender chicken, and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces turkey bacon
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra richness, add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner