Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Deliciously creamy garlic chicken thighs with a twist of turkey bacon, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg