Smothered Chicken Breasts

Smothered Chicken Breasts by Taste of Home

Jeanne Barger

These were yummy!!!  The only thing I changed was that I used 3 chicken breasts instead of 4 because I buy those frozen ones from Sam's and they are pretty big.

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
Salt
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-Monterrey Jack Cheese


Directions:
1 - 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 (pretty much until it's done).  Remove and keep warm.

2 - In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Using a slotted spoon (I used a fork), remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.

3 - In the drippings, saute onion and brown sugar until onion is tender and golden brown.  Place 2 bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and cheese.  Yield: 4 servings.