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Smothered Chicken Breasts Recipe

Recipe by: Brent BeSaw

"Topped with bacon, caramelized onions, and zippy shredded cheese, this recipe comes together in no time. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it's easy to clean up."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep5 m
  • Cook30 m
  • Ready In35 m
  • 1Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
  • 2Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken breasts in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 13 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and keep warm.
  • 3Place bacon in large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook and stir onion and brown sugar in reserved drippings until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • 4Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 431 cals
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    431
    22%
  • Fat:
    20.1
    31%
  • Carbs:
    16.9
    5%
  • Protein:
    44
    88%
  • Cholesterol:
    124
    41%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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