BACON & ROSEMARY CHICKEN FOR TWO

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Simple ingredients add up to simply fantastic flavor in this fast recipe that our taste panel just raved about. It's likely to become a new family favorite at your house.-Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Flatten chicken breasts slightly; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, one at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Cook chicken in butter and reserved drippings for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm., Add the garlic, rosemary and pepper flakes to the skillet; cook for 1 minute. Add broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Return chicken and bacon to skillet; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.