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A cast iron skillet holds a creamy Chicken and Corn recipe with a spoon inside the pan and drink glasses nearby.

Creamy Chicken and Corn Skillet Dinner


  • Author: Anna Franklin

Description

A one pan dinner that’s all full of savory flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 oz bacon, chopped into small pieces
  • 3 ears of corn, husked, kernels removed
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 oz dry white wine
  • 4 oz heavy cream
  • 4 oz low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 oz mascarpone cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Over medium heat, cook bacon until some fat starts to render, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add half of corn to skillet. Cook, until corn starts to brown and bacon is crisp, (about 10 minutes more.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or bowl.
  2. Sprinkle paprika, pepper, and salt over chicken. In the same skillet, brown chicken over medium-high heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to another plate.
  3. Melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot, remaining corn, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until shallot is slightly softened—about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, until fragrant (about 1 minute more.) Pour in the wine, remembering to scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir casually for 2-3 minutes or until wine is just about evaporated.
  4. Add cream, broth, and mascarpone.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, baste a bit with the sauce. Garnish with bacon and basil before serving.