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Creamy Asiago Bacon Chicken

Quick and easy creamy asiago bacon chicken with lots of flavor and just a few, simple ingredients!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (OR 6 thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded or shaved asiago cheese divided, see note
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 trips Bacon cooked til almost crispy, finely chopped
  • fresh basil thinly sliced (for topping)

Instructions

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  1. Grease a large skillet. Cook chicken over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side until cook through and lightly browned.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  • Parmesan cheese can be substituted for the asiago in a pinch. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 572mg (24%) Potassium 501mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1011IU (20%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 195mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430

% 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.