Description
Quick Skillet Chicken with Bacon is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken and crispy bacon for a flavor explosion. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, promising a satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes. Imagine the aroma filling your kitchen as you sauté the chicken in savory bacon drippings, creating an irresistible experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon (about 6 slices)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the bacon and chop the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove it from the skillet, leaving some grease behind.
- Add olive oil if needed, season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet along with fresh herbs. Mix well until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg