Maryland Chicken Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 4 slices of bacon
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of paprika
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of onion powder
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of black pepper
• 2 tbsp of unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound them to an even thickness. Season them with salt and black pepper.
3. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
5. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium-high heat.
6. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and place them in a baking dish.
7. Top each chicken breast with a slice of bacon and a slice of cheddar cheese.
8. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
10. Add the heavy cream and parsley and stir to combine.
11. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
12. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
13. Serve the chicken with the sauce on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 576
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 42g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 888mg

Conclusion