Smothered Chicken Breasts

Smothered Chicken Breasts

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.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
Smothered Chicken Breasts
Smothered Chicken Breasts
Smothered Chicken Breasts
Smothered Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

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

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