Description
Sizzling “Creamy Mustard Chicken with Bacon” brings French countryside comfort to your dinner table. Crispy bacon and tangy mustard sauce create a luxurious blend that will make you crave every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices of bacon
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
Garnish and Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on all surfaces.
- Render bacon in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until perfectly crisp and golden. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Use the same skillet with residual bacon fat to sear chicken breasts, creating a rich golden crust. Cook approximately 5-7 minutes per side until exterior develops a deep caramel color.
- Introduce chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking to create a harmonious sauce. Allow mixture to gently bubble and integrate flavors.
- Lower heat and let sauce simmer, reducing and thickening for 15-20 minutes. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, cooking thoroughly while sauce develops a luxurious consistency.
- Carefully crumble reserved bacon into rustic pieces, dispersing evenly across the chicken’s surface.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped parsley over the dish, adding a vibrant, herbaceous touch to the creamy mustard chicken.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Ensure bacon is extra crispy for maximum texture contrast in the creamy sauce.
- Choose full-fat heavy cream for a richer, more luxurious sauce consistency.
- Low-carb dieters can replace heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-34 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg