Creamy Garlic Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Quick Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious recipe for creamy garlic chicken with the added flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces turkey bacon
- 2 pounds 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 large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in the Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Return the bacon to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg