Garlic Butter Chicken with Turkey Bacon
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring golden-brown chicken breasts drizzled with rich garlic butter sauce and topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then carefully add them to the skillet.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and drizzle with the garlic butter sauce.
- Lay the turkey bacon slices on top of the chicken.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus, or a vibrant salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 150mg