Description
Sizzling bacon and tender chicken dance together in this irresistible One Pan Creamy Bacon Chicken recipe, promising comfort and flavor in each delightful bite. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Render bacon in a spacious skillet over medium heat until achieving a crisp, golden texture. Transfer the bacon to a plate, preserving the flavorful rendered fat within the pan.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then delicately dust with a light coating of flour to create a protective crust.
- Introduce a tablespoon of butter into the bacon-infused skillet, allowing it to melt and blend with the existing fat. Carefully place the flour-coated chicken into the pan, searing until a rich, caramelized exterior develops on both sides. Temporarily remove the chicken and set aside.
- Within the same skillet, melt additional butter and add finely diced onions. Sauté until the onions become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Sprinkle dried thyme into the pan and deglaze with optional dry sherry, allowing the alcohol to intensify the underlying flavors for approximately one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, cohesive sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the liquid to begin reducing.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard, adjusting the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Carefully return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the creamy sauce. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches complete doneness.
- Garnish the dish by crumbling the previously prepared crispy bacon over the top, adding a final layer of smoky, crunchy texture before serving.
Notes
- Bacon fat adds incredible depth of flavor, so resist the urge to drain it completely for maximum taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F without overcooking, keeping it juicy and tender.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce butter quantity.
- Gluten-free adaptation works perfectly by replacing wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour for coating chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg