Chicken with Bacon Sauce
Steamed Rice and Buttery Peas
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half crosswise and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet.
- Add chicken to skillet; cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
- Whisk flour into drippings in skillet; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
- Whisk in broth, mustard, paprika, and garlic; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer. Return chicken to skillet; simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with bacon.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 (12-oz) pkg frozen green peas
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Steam peas according to package directions; toss with butter, salt, and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
284
|
341
|
625
|
| Fat (g) | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 38 | 10 | 48 |
| Carb (g) | 3 | 56 | 59 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 353 | 379 | 732 |
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