adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Easy Smothered Chicken Breasts
Easy Smothered Chicken Breasts
0 Likes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Indulgent Colby-Jack and bacon-topped chicken breasts for a decadent weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
  • 8 bacon strips
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 0.25 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions:
  • Combine flour, bread crumbs, garlic salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crisp up the bacon, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes until it's beautifully browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to paper towels to drain, keeping the flavorful bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Sauté the coated chicken breast in the bacon drippings until fully cooked and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside to keep warm.
  • Sauté onion with zesty lemon-pepper, fragrant Italian seasoning, a hint of salt, spicy red pepper flakes, and sweet brown sugar until onion is beautifully golden, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Position the oven rack 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and layer each breast with 2 slices of bacon. Add caramelized onions and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  • Broil chicken breasts until cheese is gooey and bubbling, for about 1 to 3 minutes.

Similar Recipes