Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

If you’re looking for a quick, comforting skillet dinner that’s packed with flavor, this Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts is sure to become a favorite. Crispy bacon, caramelized Brussels sprouts, tender rotisserie chicken, and creamy Boursin cheese come together in one pan for a meal that’s rich, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make.

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Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

If you're looking for a quick, comforting skillet dinner that's packed with flavor, this Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts is sure to become a favorite. Crispy bacon, caramelized Brussels sprouts, tender rotisserie chicken, and creamy Boursin cheese come together in one pan for a meal that's rich, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make.

Cooking the Brussels sprouts in the reserved bacon grease gives them incredible flavor while allowing the cut sides to become beautifully caramelized. A splash of water and a quick steam finish them until they're perfectly tender without losing their texture.

The creamy Boursin cheese melts into a luscious sauce that coats every bite, while the bacon adds smoky, salty goodness and the rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick enough for even the busiest weeknights. If you'd like an even silkier sauce, a splash of heavy cream brings everything together beautifully.

This one-pan meal is low on prep, high on flavor, and perfect for anyone looking for a hearty dinner that's loaded with vegetables and protein.

Prep 5

Cook 5

Total 5

Serves people

Ingredients

1 pound bacon diced
1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and quartered
Splash of water
1 5.2-ounce block Boursin cheese
Splash of heavy cream if needed
½ pound rotisserie chicken diced

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Equipment

1 Large skillet

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Halved Brussel sprouts sit in a bowl for Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts cooked by Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds.

Sliced bacon sits in a bowl before it's added to the skillet to cook for Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts cooked by Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds.

Bacon is cooked in a skillet for Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts cooked by Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds.

Bacon drains after being cooked for Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts cooked by Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds.

Instructions

Add the diced bacon to a cold skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook until the bacon is browned and crispy.
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
Reduce the heat to medium.
Add the quartered Brussels sprouts, placing the cut sides down in the skillet.
Cook until the cut sides are deeply browned and caramelized.
Add a splash of water and cover the skillet.
Steam until the Brussels sprouts reach your desired tenderness.
Add the Boursin cheese and stir until completely melted.
If the sauce is thicker than you’d like, stir in a splash of heavy cream.
Add the cooked bacon and diced rotisserie chicken.
Stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce and heated through.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips

Let the Brussels sprouts brown undisturbed before stirring to develop the best caramelization.
Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin works especially well in this recipe.
Add just enough cream to loosen the sauce if needed.
Rotisserie chicken makes this meal quick and convenient, but leftover grilled or roasted chicken also works well.
Finish with freshly cracked black pepper or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for even more flavor.

Serving Ideas

Serve Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts on its own for a hearty low-carb meal or alongside mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, buttered noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.

Loaded with crispy bacon, tender chicken, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and rich Boursin cheese, this one-pan skillet dinner is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor in every bite. It’s an easy weeknight meal that’s elegant enough to serve to guests.

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