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Close up of creamy chicken with bacon, spinach, roasted red peppers, and parmesan in a rich garlic sauce
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5 from 3 votes

Creamy Chicken Bacon Skillet with Spinach

Creamy chicken bacon skillet is an easy one pan dinner made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a garlic cream sauce with spinach and roasted red peppers.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Katie G.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4  small or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper  to taste

For the cream sauce:

  • 2  cloves  garlic   minced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1/3 cup diced bacon
  • 1  cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2  cup  chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup  grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/3 cup roasted red peppers
  • freshly chopped parsley for garnish
  • grated or shaved Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large, oven proof pan or skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken about 3 minutes, until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Don't worry if the chicken isn't cooked completely through, it will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Add the garlic and shallots to the skillet with the chicken juices and cook for one minute, stirring frequently. Add the bacon and cook until slightly crispy. Pour in the cream, chicken broth and Parmesan. Stir to combine and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and red peppers and cook until spinach is melted. Add the chicken back into the pan and drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Allow to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Place the skillet in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan, if desired. Serve over rice, pasta or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Nutrition does not include serving options like rice or pasta.
  • Use cream for a richer sauce or milk for a lighter option.
  • Add extra broth when reheating if the sauce thickens too much.
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Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 2545IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 1.2mg