Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken
Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken is a comforting, rich dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is easy to prepare and delivers on flavor with minimal effort. Serve it with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or your favorite vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper; place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; remove, crumble, and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion in the bacon grease until soft, about 3 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and pour into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Mix heavy cream and flour together, then stir into the slow cooker along with the crumbled bacon. Cook on high for an additional 25-30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Just before serving, stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. You can also add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for added greens. Pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits can be used to save time. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
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