Description
Creamy Chicken Riesling with Bacon is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, velvety sauce enriched with white wine. This comforting recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests at a gathering. With its harmonious flavors and inviting aroma, it promises to be a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Riesling wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely chop shallots and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, keeping some grease in the pan.
- Add shallots and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in Riesling wine, simmer gently while scraping up bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add chicken broth and crispy bacon back into the skillet; let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 753mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 138mg