Creamy Banana Pepper Bacon Chicken

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers, plus 2 tablespoons brine from pepper jar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Optional chopped parsley for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring often. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan. Turn heat to medium-high.

2. 2

   Season chicken evenly with salt, pepper and garlic powder and add them to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed until browned and easily releases from the pan, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook 2-3 more minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, set aside, and keep warm.

3. 3

   Add onion, banana peppers, and brine to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly until onion softens.

4. 4

   Add in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to skillet along with any juices that have accumulated. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through and mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.