Smothered Chicken Breasts
Description
This satisfying, quick-cooking, one-skillet chicken dish combines crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and gooey shredded cheese; and clean-up is a breeze!
Ingredients
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4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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8 strips bacon
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1 onion, sliced
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon pepper.
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.
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.
4
Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half, top with caramelized onions, and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.