Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and creamy Tuscan chicken recipe that features turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
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.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve with pasta or on a bed of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon