Smothered Chicken Breasts

(from kholstege’s recipe box)

Categories: Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 T vegetable oil
  • 8 bacon strips
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/4 C packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 C shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 13-15 minutes or until juices run clear; 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 T drippings. In the drippings saute the onion and brown sugar until onion is golden. Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with carmelized onion and cheese.

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