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SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREAST

Smothered Chicken Breasts

Smothered chicken breasts are my go-to restaurant-style recipe when I want to impress my guests.
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Course: Chicken Breasts, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 614kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breast halves with salt and lemon pepper on both sides
  • Heat the vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Cook them until the juices run clear. Set aside and preheat the oven to 350 F
  • In the same skillet, cook the bacon until brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet, place on a plate lined with a paper towel, and crumble. Discard the excess bacon fat from the skillet, but leave about a teaspoon.
  • Add the sliced onion and brown sugar to the skillet and cook until caramelized
  • Once caramelized, turn the heat off and add the heavy cream.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and top with the crumbled bacon
  • Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Nutrition

Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 32g
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