Garlic Butter Chicken with Turkey Bacon
A delightful, savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic butter sauce topped with crispy turkey bacon, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Carefully place them in the skillet.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish, drenching them in the garlic butter sauce.
- Place the turkey bacon slices atop the chicken.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
For variations, you can replace turkey bacon with regular bacon, add a splash of lemon juice, or try different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg