SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS

By stepjo7269

Taste of Home
By: Brenda Carpenter from Warrensburg, Missouri

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 8 bacon strips
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• ●Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
• ●In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°; remove and keep warm.
• ●In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
• ●In the drippings, saute onion and brown sugar until onion is tender and golden brown.
• ●Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and cheese.

Preparation

Step 1

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 445 calories, 34 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 619 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.