Creamy Chicken & Corn Skillet

• servings: 3 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

4 oz. bacon, chopped into small pieces

2 ears corn, husked, kernels removed (about 2 c.), divided

1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2), halved lengthwise

1 1/4 tsp. ground coriander

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

1/2 c. dry white wine

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

1 oz. mascarpone cheese

1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or basil

Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Directions

In a large, cold skillet, arrange bacon in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until some fat starts to render, 6 to 7 minutes. Add half of corn to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn starts to brown and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or bowl.

Season chicken all over with coriander, paprika, pepper, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to another plate.

In same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and remaining corn and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add wine and scrape browned bits from bottom of pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is almost completely evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream, broth, and mascarpone. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan. Top with bacon mixture and cilantro. Squeeze a lime wedge over before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 768
• Total Fat: 43 g
• Saturated Fat: 20 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 255 mg
• Sodium: 1212 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 23 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 10 g
• Protein: 63 g