Smothered Chicken Breasts

Topped with bacon, caramelized onions and zippy shredded cheese, it comes together in no time with ingredients I usually have on hand. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it’s a cinch to clean up!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce)  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 8  slices bacon
• 1  medium onion, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded colby-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.
2. 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 the onion and brown sugar until onion is golden. Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and cheese.