Smothered Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
• 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.
• 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.
• place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with colby-monterey jack cheese.