Description
A savory dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and vibrant spinach in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add a splash of olive oil to the skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine with the drippings.
- Incorporate the fresh spinach and crispy bacon, allowing the mixture to simmer until the spinach is wilted.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover the skillet, and let it sit until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with a side of your choice.
Notes
For variations, consider adding mushrooms, spiced red pepper flakes, or herbs. Serve over pasta for a creamy Alfredo-style dish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg