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Creamy Bacon Chicken

This Creamy Bacon Chicken is such a game-changer: juicy chicken, crispy bacon, in a dreamy, creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips bacon cut into small pieces
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Fry bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and leave 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season with garlic powder and pepper, then coat in flour.
  • Fry chicken in the bacon fat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
  • Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and butter to the pan. Let it bubble and reduce for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in cream. When it bubbles, add chicken and bacon back to the pan.
  • Cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Plate and enjoy!