Jul 13 2026

Chicken Gouda Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

applewood smoked bacon, red onions, chicken, gouda, chipotle crema & scallions

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Chipotle Crema

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood smoked bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside, reserving the bacon fat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Onion

    In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add sliced red onion and sauté until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Top each breast with gouda cheese and cover until melted.

  4. 4

    Combine

    Crumble the cooked bacon over the chicken and add the sautéed onions on top.

Chipotle Crema Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Chipotle Crema

    In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, chipotle in adobo sauce, and lime juice until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Place the chicken gouda on a plate, drizzle with chipotle crema, and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve warm.

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