Smothered Chicken Breasts

Name: Smothered Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8 strips bacon; 1 onion, sliced; 0.25 cup packed brown sugar; 0.5 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

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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.

Recipe by Brent BeSaw

Published on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 strips bacon
1 onion, sliced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
Heat 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.
Place 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.
Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431	Calories
20g	Fat
17g	Carbs
44g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 125mg	42%
Sodium 809mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 44g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 377mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.