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Smothered Chicken

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 25-30m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 (24 ounces) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil (canola oil)
  • 8 ounces sliced bacon (8 strips)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (Colby-Monterey Jack)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°; remove and keep warm.

  • Step 2: In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.

  • Step 3: In drippings, saute onion and brown sugar until onion is tender and golden brown. Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and cheese. Place back in the oven just until cheese is melted. Enjoy!!


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