Description
A deliciously indulgent chicken dish enveloped in a buttery, creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about a minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Create the sauce by pouring in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Gently bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Reintroduce the chicken, sprinkle crumbled bacon on top, and simmer on low for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is properly seared for juiciness. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, high-protein, creamy sauce, comfort food, dinner, easy recipes