Description
Creamy Turkey Bacon Chicken is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender chicken breasts with crispy turkey bacon in a rich, velvety sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress guests without the fuss. The savory flavors of the turkey bacon and creamy sauce create a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal served over rice, pasta, or alongside a fresh salad, this dish is versatile enough to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips Turkey Bacon
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Flour (for dredging)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cut the turkey bacon into small pieces and fry in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and leave some fat in the pan.
- Slice each chicken breast in half to create cutlets. Season with garlic powder and pepper, then coat with flour.
- Cook the coated chicken in the same skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and butter to the skillet, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and return the chicken and bacon to the pan, cooking until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Adjust seasoning as needed throughout cooking for optimal taste.