Yes, there are such things as cozy, summer comfort recipes–one being Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken! Crispy bacon, plus fresh sweet corn, delicious creamy chicken, and a sprinkle of cheese and basil, and there you have a perfect dinner for the family! Rather than turning on your stove, this recipe takes advantage of the stovetop and a single skillet. The meal is simple and ready in less than an hour. After you crisp up your bacon, sear the chicken and cook the fresh, summer sweet corn with some butter, garlic, and herbs. Mix all the cooked ingredients in with cream, cheese, and fresh basil. Finally, proudly present your completed dinner.

Hot Tips: Serve the chicken dinner over quinoa or rice, and add some extra grilled veggies or a simple salad. Hopefully, you saved some of the Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc from the recipe to drink with your meal!

Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 30 mins
• Total: 40 mins
• Servings: 6
   

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme, plus more for serving
• kosher salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ears corn, kernels removed from cob
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, canned full fat coconut milk, or whole milk
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan or Asiago cheese
• fresh basil

Directions:

1. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the chicken and toss to coat, adding more flour if needed to cover the chicken.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain onto paper towels.
3. Add the chicken to the pan and sear on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan.
4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, corn, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the corn is golden.
5. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the wine and 1/2 cup water. Add the chicken back to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the chicken for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan, cook another few minutes until warmed through. Remove from the heat and top with bacon.
6. Serve the chicken topped with fresh thyme and basil. Enjoy!