Creamy Garlic Chicken with Bacon

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 slices of bacon, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside. Drain off excess bacon grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet for cooking the chicken.
3. Brown the Chicken: In the same skillet, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it simmer until it starts to thicken.
5. Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce. Add the cooked bacon on top.
6. Serve: Check the seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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