Creamy Banana Pepper Bacon Chicken

Creamy Banana Pepper Bacon Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Tender chicken breasts luxuriate in a luscious cream sauce, punctuated by the tangy zest of banana peppers and the smoky crunch of bacon. A symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    183 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    44 g
  • Saturated Fat
    17 g
  • Sodium
    883 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Render the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring frequently. (5-7 minutes)

02

Step

Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the pan. Set the crispy bacon aside.

03

Step

Increase the heat to medium-high.

04

Step

Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

05

Step

Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and sear undisturbed until golden brown and easily released from the pan. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.

07

Step

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.

08

Step

Add the thinly sliced red onion, banana peppers, and banana pepper brine to the skillet.

09

Step

Cook, stirring constantly, until the onion softens and becomes translucent. (3-5 minutes)

10

Step

Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

11

Step

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices.

12

Step

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. (5-7 minutes)

13

Step

Transfer the chicken to a serving dish.

14

Step

Stir the reserved crispy bacon into the skillet with the cream sauce.

15

Step

Spoon the creamy pepper and bacon mixture generously over the chicken breasts.

16

Step

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, for a pop of color and freshness.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine to the skillet along with the heavy cream.
To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before searing.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a tablespoon or two of chicken broth to thin it out.
Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Bethel Abshire

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Ally Lehner

    This is my new go-to chicken recipe!

  • Arianna Medhurst

    The banana peppers gave it the perfect tang. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Nora Tremblay

    I added a little Parmesan cheese to the sauce and it was divine!

  • Valentin Mccullough

    So flavorful and quick to prepare - perfect for a weeknight meal!

  • Tatum Gulgowski

    I didn't have heavy cream so I used half-and-half and it still turned out great!

  • Kendrick Haag

    This was so easy to make and tasted incredible! My family loved it!

  • Saige Rohan

    The bacon was a fantastic addition. It really made the dish special!

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