Ingredients
- 6 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground chile de arbol (or cayenne pepper; to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup beer, Belgian style wheat beer (Blue Moon)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- chives
- croutons
Directions
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Warm an 8 cup pot over high heat. Using clean scissors; cut bacon into pot. Cook bacon until lightly crisp, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite size pieces.
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Remove bacon from pan and place on a plate. Add chicken into bacon grease to cook. Stir occasionally until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken onto plate with bacon.
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Cut butter into 1 tablespoon pieces and add to pan drippings. Whisk in flour and spices. Add beer, broth and half & half. Whisk to combine and bring to a bubble. Add cheese. Whisk to combine, stir until you have a smooth mixture. Add Worcestershire sauce, chicken and bacon. Stir to combine.
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Allow to simmer until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with chives and croutons. Enjoy!