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Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 6 to 8 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 to 8 pieces of crisp fried bacon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup whipping cream or half & half
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, Swiss or Colby cheese – grated
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter or use 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 2 heaping tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or use sauteed onions instead
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Directions for Chicken:
Toss each boneless, skinless chicken breast in a bag of flour that has been seasoned with salt & pepper Coat well. Melt a couple tablespoons of butter along with a few tablespoons of olive or Crisco oil in a skillet over medium high heat. When the grease is hot, place the floured breasts in the skillet, and brown very well on both sides. Lay the browned chicken in a 9×13 ” glass baking dish and set aside.
Directions for cooking bacon the easy way:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with heavy duty foil. Lay the strips of bacon on top of the foil. Place the pan in the center of the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the bacon is done as you desire. I like mine pretty crisp. Note: If you prefer to wrap the bacon around each browned chicken breast, you will need to leave the bacon a bit flexible! Drain the grease away from the bacon, and reserve 1 tablespoon for the roux.
Directions for Chicken:
Toss each boneless, skinless chicken breast in a bag of flour that has been seasoned with salt & pepper Coat well. Melt a couple tablespoons of butter along with a few tablespoons of olive or Crisco oil in a skillet over medium high heat. When the grease is hot, place the floured breasts in the skillet, and brown very well on both sides. Lay the browned chicken in a 9×13 ” glass baking dish and set aside.
Directions for cooking bacon the easy way:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with heavy duty foil. Lay the strips of bacon on top of the foil. Place the pan in the center of the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the bacon is done as you desire. I like mine pretty crisp. Note: If you prefer to wrap the bacon around each browned chicken breast, you will need to leave the bacon a bit flexible! Drain the grease away from the bacon, and reserve 1 tablespoon for the roux.