SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Topped with bacon, caramelized onions and zippy shredded cheese, it comes together in no time with ingredients I usually have on hand. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it's a cinch to clean up!

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 slices bacon
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 13-15 minutes or until juices run clear; remove and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the onion and brown sugar until onion is golden. Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.9, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 142.1, Sodium 715.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.5, Protein 48.2

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