BACON JACK CHICKEN
Pepper Jack cheese adds extra warmth to this golden brown chicken topped with tender veggies and bacon. It cooks in no time, and you can vary the flavor by substituting different cheeses. Dawn Jones - Cedar Vale, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; drain. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onion and mushrooms in drippings. Return chicken to the pan. Top with bacon, onion, mushrooms and pepper Jack cheese. , Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 44g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein.
BAKED CHICKEN WITH BACON AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Grease a baking dish and set aside. Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Fry or bake the bacon until almost crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook the bacon the day before and refrigerate for even quicker prep time.
- Pat the chicken dry. Put a chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast halves. Dredge in the flour to coat thoroughly.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic half, stirring around in the butter mixture. Remove the garlic and discard after about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned cooked through. It should register 165 F on an instant-read thermometer .
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spread about 1 tablespoon of thick barbecue sauce over each chicken breast half. Top with a slice or two of bacon. Cut bacon slices in half to cover the chicken. Top the bacon with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
- Bake the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 817 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPER JACK AND BACON
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, make a wide horizontal slit in each chicken breast. Put the cheese inside, wrap a slice of bacon around the stuffed breast and secure with a toothpick.
- Prepare the grill and let the coals burn down to medium gray with a red underglow. Arrange the breasts on the center and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side.
PEPPER JACK CHICKEN
Delicious broiled or grilled chicken breast with rosemary, garlic and other spices, a slice of melted pepper-jack cheese and a thin slice of tomato. this is a very easy and quick meal to prepare. goes great with a fresh salad or some asparagus.
Provided by daverock802003
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thaw and clean chicken, tenderize with a mallet or something.
- preheat oven to 425; place foil in the bottom of a baking pan (this eliminates a lot of pan scrubbing afterwards) and put a rack on top of the foil. place entire pan into the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- sprinkle spices on chicken evenly and bake in oven for 30 minutes turning once after 15 minutes,.
- prepare tomato and cheese topping. slice tomatoes in less than 1/4 inch slices.
- after 30 minutes, remove chicken from oven to ensure it is cooked thoroughly. turn on broiler.
- place 1 slice of cheese per breast and centered, and 1 slice of tomato on top of the cheese and return to oven for broiling.
- broil in oven for approximately 4 minutes or until cheese has slightly melted and tomato is slightly crispy on the edges. (trust me, it's delicious).
- remove and enjoy.
PEPPER JACK CHICKEN
"As a retired senior citizen with a working husband, I have to make easy dinners for two," notes Dorothy Storms of Winder, Georgia. "These grilled chicken breasts topped with zippy cheese and salsa are a favorite."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasoned pepper and garlic powder. Grill on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with cheese and salsa. Serve with noodles if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Quick skillet chicken flavored with peppers, onions, garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar. Makes chicken very tender and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Provided by Marie
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat, turning once for a total of about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add 2 remaining tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook peppers and onions, stirring often until just softened.
- Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
- Stir in basil and vinegar and return chicken and juices to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper seasonings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 147, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 27
ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS
This is a winner in our household. I'm in love with it, too, because this dish goes from start to finish in nearly no time. -Melissa Galinat, Lakeland, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large dry skillet, toast the fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and oregano over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic, stirring frequently. Cool slightly. Sprinkle over chicken., In the same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in the same skillet. Add peppers and shallots; cook and stir over medium heat until crisp-tender., Add broth and rosemary, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-6 minutes or until broth is almost evaporated. Stir in vinegar and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts :
BACON, PEPPER JACK STUFFED CHICKEN
I was looking for an easy way to grill chicken and still keep it moist. This recipe is what resulted. The first time I fixed it for my husband he spent the next two days at work bragging about what a great cook his wife was. It is a good thing I started with something this simple.
Provided by dmoseley
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 22m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Flatten the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle seasonings on both sides (it doesn't take much).
- Place cheese on chicken.
- Roll the chicken around the cheese.
- Secure with toothpicks.
- Wrap the bacon around the chicken (be sure to cover the ends as well, or your cheese will run out).
- Place on grill
- Grill for a total of 9-12 minutes, rotate 3-4 times to equally cook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.4, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 454.3, Carbohydrate 0.3, Protein 32.5
BACON, CHILE AND CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Jalapeño poppers are the inspiration for these addictive, crispy baked chicken breasts.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking pan with cooking parchment paper.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl. In same skillet, add onion and poblano chile; cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bacon. Let stand 3 minutes. Add cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; stir to combine.
- Cut pocket in each chicken breast by making a horizontal slit along thin long edge, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Stuff each pocket with a quarter of the cream cheese filling (generous 1/4 cup). Press edges of chicken together to seal.
- Pour melted butter into shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. Season stuffed chicken breasts with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip chicken into melted butter to coat both sides, then dip into bread crumbs to coat completely. Transfer to pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g
BACON JACK CHICKEN SANDWICH
These quick chicken sandwiches are great on the grill! Serve with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Provided by LMANGONE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for medium heat.
- While the grill preheats, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan, and drain on paper towels.
- Rub the poultry seasoning onto the chicken pieces, and place them on the grill. Cook for about 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center. Top each piece of chicken with 2 slices of bacon and 1 slice of pepperjack cheese. Grill for 2 to 3 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Place each piece of chicken on a bun, and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle slices before serving with your favorite condiments.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1166.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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