Curried Cheese & Bacon Chicken
Description: 🔥 Curry creamy chicken in a snap! Work all day, rush home to prepare a nice meal for your family? Here’s a quick and easy to serve an elegant chicken dinner.
Recipe Category: 🍗 Chicken
Keywords: 🐔 Poultry, 🧀 Cheese, 🥓 Meat, 🥩 Very Low Carbs, 💪 High Protein, 🌶️ High In…, < 30 Mins ⏱️, Stove Top 🍳, Easy 🛠️
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 549.4
- Fat Content: 42.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 162.4mg
- Sodium Content: 407.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 2.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 36.8g
Servings: 6
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Chicken breasts |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Cream cheese |
| 3/4 | Sour cream |
| 1 | Curry powder |
| 1 | Garlic powder |
| – | Bacon |
| 6 | Chives |
Instructions:
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Fry Bacon: Begin by frying the bacon until it’s crisp and golden brown. Once done, drain and crumble it into small pieces, then set it aside for later use.
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Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to flatten them to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season them generously with salt and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated. This step helps to tenderize the chicken and enhances its flavor.
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Brown Chicken: In a large heavy non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and brown them on both sides for approximately 4 minutes each. Browning the chicken adds a delicious caramelized flavor to the dish and ensures it cooks evenly.
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Create Creamy Sauce: While the chicken is browning, in the same skillet over medium heat, add the sour cream, cream cheese, curry powder, and garlic powder. Stir continuously to combine all the ingredients and to incorporate the flavorful juices from the pan into the creamy sauce. Allow the mixture to cook for about five minutes or until the cream cheese has completely melted and the sauce is smooth and thick.
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Cook Chicken: Once the sauce is ready, return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, ensuring they are coated evenly with the creamy sauce. Cover the skillet and continue to cook for another 7 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through. Cooking the chicken in the creamy sauce infuses it with rich flavors and keeps it moist and succulent.
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Final Touch: Remove the skillet from the heat and gently toss in the crumbled bacon and chopped chives. These ingredients add a burst of savory flavor and a delightful crunch to the dish.
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Serve: Transfer the curried cheese and bacon chicken to a serving platter, garnish with additional chives if desired, and serve hot. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad for a satisfying and delicious meal that will surely impress your family and friends.
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Enjoy: Sit back, relax, and savor every bite of this delectable curried cheese and bacon chicken dish. It’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties.
