Smothered Chicken Breasts

This satisfying, quick-cooking, one-skillet chicken dish combines crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and gooey shredded cheese; and clean-up is a breeze!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 431 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts 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.

Step 3

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon slices to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet. Add onion and brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half, top with caramelized onions, and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.