Creamy Garlic Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
Indulge in a rich and creamy garlic chicken recipe that combines the savory flavors of turkey bacon for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken breasts and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, then let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Chop the cooked turkey bacon and stir it back into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg