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Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken

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A cozy one-skillet dinner featuring juicy chicken, sweet summer corn, and a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with crispy bacon and parmesan.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme (plus more for garnish)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup dry white wine (or low-sodium chicken broth)
  • ½ cup heavy cream, full-fat coconut milk, or whole milk
  • ½ cup grated parmesan or Asiago cheese
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season and dredge the chicken: Rub the chicken with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper, then coat with flour.
  2. Crisp the bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and set aside, leaving fat in the pan.
  3. Sear the chicken: Add chicken to the skillet and sear until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté aromatics and corn: Add onion to skillet and sauté until translucent. Stir in butter, corn, garlic, and red pepper flakes, cooking until corn caramelizes.
  5. Deglaze and simmer: Pour in wine and water, deglaze the pan, return chicken, and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Finish with cream and cheese: Stir in cream and parmesan, cooking until sauce is rich. Stir in bacon.
  7. Garnish and serve: Top with fresh basil and thyme before serving.

Notes

Use fresh corn for best flavor; leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: chicken, creamed corn, garlic butter, skillet dinner, summer meal

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