Creamy Asiago Bacon Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Asiago Bacon Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by searing seasoned chicken breasts or boneless thighs in a greased skillet until golden and cooked through. Garlic is sautéed briefly to release aroma before adding heavy cream to the pan. The cream is brought to a gentle boil and Asiago cheese is incorporated gradually, melting smoothly to create a flavorful, cheesy sauce balanced with salt and pepper.
Chopped bacon, cooked until nearly crisp, is stirred into the sauce halfway through cooking for smoky depth, with reserved bacon and cheese sprinkled on top at serving for texture contrast. Freshly sliced basil adds a herbal note to the finished dish.
The final dish is creamy, savory, and rich, pairing well with simple sides to soak up the sauce. It’s important to serve immediately to maintain the sauce’s texture and the chicken’s juiciness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast OR 6 thighs, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Asiago cheese divided, see note, shredded or shaved
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 trips Bacon cooked til almost crispy, finely chopped
- basil thinly sliced (for topping, fresh
Instructions
- Grease a large skillet. Cook chicken over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side until cook through and lightly browned.
- Add garlic to pan and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the cheese and set aside. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil, stirring throughout. stir in cheese, salt, and pepper and continue to stir until cheese is completely melted and incorporated. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in half of the bacon and cook another 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle reserved cheese and remaining bacon on top and serve immediately, topped with fresh basil and cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Asiago cheese can be substituted with Parmesan cheese if needed, though flavor will be slightly different.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1011IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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