Creamy Bacon and Onion Chicken
Cheese Grits and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup less sodium chicken broth
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook bacon and red onion in a large skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Remove bacon and onion from skillet, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet.
- Add chicken to drippings in skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes per side or until chicken is done. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese and broth, stirring to coat; cook until thoroughly heated and creamy. Top chicken with red onion, bacon, and green onions.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups quick cooking grits
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp pepper, divided
- 2 (12-oz) pkg frozen broccoli florets
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cheese, butter, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
- Cook broccoli according to package directions. Stir in ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
297
|
284
|
581
|
| Fat (g) | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Protein (g) | 30 | 9 | 39 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 37 | 41 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 304 | 663 | 967 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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