Easy Chicken au Poivre: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
This Easy Chicken au Poivre recipe features a juicy twist with turkey bacon, perfect for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and crushed black peppercorns.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sear the chicken on both sides until golden.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then stir in the heavy cream.
- Return chicken to the skillet, top with crumbled turkey bacon, and place in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- This dish can be served with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken au Poivre, chicken, turkey bacon, dinner