8rashers smoked streaky bacon(thin sliced and finely cut)
2leeks(finely sliced)
3clovesgarlic(finely sliced)
200mlwhite wine
2x 400g cannellini beans(drained)
200mlchicken stock
small bunch thyme(leaves only)
small bunch parsley(leaves only and chopped)
4chicken breasts
50gbutter
salt & pepper
300mlsingle cream
Instructions
Place 2tbsp sunflower oil in a large frying pan and bring to a medium heat. Add the bacon to the pan and fry until lightly coloured. Add the leek and garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes until the leek has softened but not coloured.
Add the white wine to the pan and cook out the alcohol for a minute or so. Then add the beans, chicken stock and thyme and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the bean mixture has started to thicken.
Meanwhile add the remaining 2tbsp of sunflower oil and the butter to another frying pan and bring to a medium heat. Season the chicken breasts and place in the pan, saute gently for approximately 20 minutes, turning occassionaly to ensure even colour and that the chicken is cooked through. Once cooked set aside to rest.
Once the beans have thickened check for seasoning and add the single cream and season with salt & pepper to taste. The amount of salt required will depend on the saltiness of the bacon used.
Serve the rested chicken on top of the smoked bacon and beans alongside some green beans or green salad.
Nutrition Facts
pan-fried chicken with smoked bacon & beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 948Calories from Fat 639
% Daily Value*
Fat 71g109%
Saturated Fat 29g181%
Cholesterol 285mg95%
Sodium 747mg32%
Potassium 1124mg32%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 57g114%
Vitamin A 1525IU31%
Vitamin C 6.3mg8%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •