Smothered Chicken
Created by Lynn (diner524) on June 6, 2016
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 25-30m
- Recipe #23978
Ingredients
- 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)
How to Make
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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.
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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.
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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!!
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (244.1 g)
- Calories 375.5
- Total Fat - 16.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 5.2 g
- Cholesterol - 433.8 mg
- Sodium - 641.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 15.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
- Sugars - 13.7 g
- Protein - 40.1 g
- Calcium - 154.9 mg
- Iron - 4.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 8.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg