5Creamy Lemon Chicken & Spinach with Crispy Bacon
This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken with a vibrant, creamy sauce and crunchy bacon bits.
How to make it
- 1
First things first, get that bacon nice and crispy in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it is perfect, take it out, crumble it up, and set it aside. Leave just a tablespoon of that delicious bacon fat in the pan.
- 2
Now, pat your chicken breasts dry and season them with a little salt and pepper. Pop them into the same skillet and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, until they are beautifully golden brown and cooked through. Take them out of the pan for a moment.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium low. Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet, stirring it gently into the remaining bacon fat until it melts down and becomes creamy. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and stir until everything is well combined and smooth. A little salt and pepper here would be lovely.
- 4
Time for the spinach! Add the baby spinach to the pan in batches if needed. Let it wilt down into that dreamy sauce, stirring constantly for just a couple of minutes until it is tender and bright green.
- 5
Finally, slice your cooked chicken breasts into nice, thick pieces. Return them to the skillet with the creamy spinach sauce, making sure every piece is coated. Sprinkle generously with your crispy bacon bits right before serving. Enjoy this comforting, low-carb meal!
