🍺 Creamy Beer Cheese Chicken with Crispy Bacon 🥓

Savor the rich flavors of tender chicken bathed in a creamy beer cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon - a perfect dish to impress at any dinner table!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

1. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4. 1 tablespoon butter
5. 1 cup heavy cream
6. 4 slices bacon, chopped
7. 1 cup beer (lager or ale)
8. Salt and pepper, to taste
9. 1 tablespoon olive oil
10. 1 tablespoon flour
11. 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12. 4 cloves garlic, minced
13. 1 cup chicken broth
14. Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Begin by cooking the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once done, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Using the same skillet, add olive oil and butter, and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
3. In the skillet, add minced garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Mix in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Sprinkle flour over the garlic mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
6. Gradually whisk in the beer and chicken broth, ensuring to scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
7. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
9. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each breast in the creamy sauce.
10. Top the chicken with crispy bacon and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 610
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 55g
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
- Sodium: 950mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an alcohol-free version, substitute beer with non-alcoholic beer or additional chicken broth.
- Use a sharp cheddar for more intense flavor.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or over mashed potatoes to make a hearty meal.

⏳ Preparation Time 🕑

Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4