Smothered Chicken Breasts

Name: Smothered Chicken Breasts
Ingredients: 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

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
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.
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.
4

Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.