Smothered Chicken: Juicy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a delicious twist on comfort food with this Smothered Chicken recipe, featuring juicy chicken and turkey bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken thighs and sear until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Return turkey bacon to the skillet, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg