Southern Smothered Chicken: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious Southern dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a creamy sauce with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the bacon drippings, brown the chicken thighs on both sides.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Crumbled bacon on top before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Feel free to add veggies to the sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Southern Smothered Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Turkey Bacon