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Creamy Beer Cheese Chicken with Crispy Bacon

A mouthwatering dinner featuring juicy chicken in a creamy cheese sauce with crispy bacon, perfect for cozy nights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices crispy bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup your favorite beer (lager or pale ale)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese the star of the show
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to kick up the flavor a notch
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder because garlic makes everything better

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it’s crispy. Remove the bacon pieces and let them drain on a paper towel, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Increase the heat to medium-high and place the chicken in the same skillet. Sear both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Pour in the beer, and bring it to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream, Dijon mustard, and cheese. Mix until everything is melted and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken back to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Sprinkle the crispy bacon on top before serving. Dish it out onto plates, spooning the velvety sauce over each serving.

Notes

You can substitute beer with chicken broth or a mix of broth and vinegar for a non-alcoholic version. Feel free to use other cheeses like fontina or pepper jack. Pair with garlic bread to soak up the sauce.