French-Style Chicken with Peas & Bacon Recipe – French Special
French-Style Chicken with Peas & Bacon is a hearty one-pot dish that balances smoky chopped bacon with tender chicken thighs, vibrant spring onions, sweet peas, and shredded lettuce, all simmered in rich chicken stock and finished with a creamy swirl of crème fraîche. Quick and satisfying, this French-inspired meal is the perfect fuss-free family dinner.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Total Time40 min
French-style Chicken with Peas & Bacon Ingredients:
- 6 slices of smoked streaky bacon, chopped
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch of spring onions, roughly chopped
- 300ml hot chicken stock
- 250g frozen peas
- 1 Little Gem lettuce, roughly shredded
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
How To Make French-style Chicken with Peas & Bacon
In a large frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat for 3 minutes until the fat is rendered and the bacon turns golden. Transfer the bacon to a small bowl, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the chicken and brown each side for 4 minutes.
Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the garlic and spring onions. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the spring onions become bright green. Pour in the chicken stock, return the bacon to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Increase the heat under the pan. Add the peas and shredded lettuce to the sauce. Cover and cook for 4 minutes until the peas are tender and the lettuce wilts slightly. Ensure the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the crème fraîche just before serving.
Recipe Notes:
Browning the bacon until golden renders flavorful fat—use this to sear the chicken for added depth.
Cook chicken thighs until both sides are nicely golden, which enhances texture and taste.
Sauté garlic and spring onions briefly to keep their fresh flavor vibrant before adding stock.
Simmer covered to infuse the chicken with savory juices and ensure even cooking.
Add peas and shredded lettuce toward the end to soften gently and add freshness.
Stir in crème fraîche just before serving for a silky finish and comforting richness.
