Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Bacon is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a garlicky parmesan cream sauce, with crispy bacon and wilted spinach for the perfect balance. It’s a one-pan, restaurant-quality meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and bacon. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap spinach for kale for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 38g