Description
Creamy Chicken Riesling with Bacon is the ultimate comfort dish that envelops you in rich flavors and delightful textures. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious wine-infused sauce that’s perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests. Whether you’re planning a family gathering or a casual dinner, this dish promises to be an instant hit on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 oz smoked bacon, diced
- 1 cup Riesling wine (dry or semi-sweet)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Clear your workspace and gather all ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon but keep drippings.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in bacon grease until golden brown (6-8 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in Riesling wine, scraping up browned bits, and let it reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; return chicken and bacon to the skillet. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg