Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Twist
Discover a delightful twist on traditional chicken dishes with this creamy jack cheese chicken recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jack cheese, shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove chicken from skillet and place in a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and stir until it thickens slightly.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, then top with shredded jack cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbling.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Pair with a side of vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Jack Cheese Chicken, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Recipes