Description
Creamy Chicken Riesling with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food that envelops you in warmth and flavor. This delectable dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich cream sauce, accented by crispy bacon and fragrant herbs. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or a satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe combines simplicity with elegance, making it a memorable addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup semi-sweet Riesling wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the onion and garlic finely, and dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove excess fat but leave some for flavor.
- Add onions to the skillet; sauté until translucent, then stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Toss diced chicken into the pan, browning on all sides. Pour in the Riesling wine and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, mixing until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once cooked through, remove from heat and sprinkle fresh herbs over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 160mg