Bacon Butter Chicken Skillet
A hearty one-skillet dinner featuring golden-seared chicken, crispy bacon, and a garlic butter sauce that’s rich, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 6 slices of bacon chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water optional, for a lighter sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon for 5–6 minutes until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Keep the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add to the skillet in a single layer and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Work in batches if needed.
- Reduce heat to low. Add butter and garlic, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in ¼ cup broth or water. Simmer 1–2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
- Return bacon to the pan. Stir to coat chicken in the sauce. Simmer 1 more minute. Garnish with parsley and serve.