Smothered Chicken Breasts

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Smothered Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

8 strips bacon

1 onion

sliced

¼ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Dinner

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Smothered Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 431.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 44g 88%

Carbohydrates: 16.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 14.5g

Fat: 20.1g 31%

Saturated Fat: 7.9g 39%

Cholesterol: 124.5mg 42%

Vitamin A Iu: 29.1IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.2mg 148%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 2mg 3%

Folate: 9.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 34.9mg 4%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 37.5mg 13%

Potassium: 376.5mg 11%

Sodium: 809mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 180.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.