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Chicken with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

This recipe for chicken with bacon and caramelized onions is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress your guests. It features tender chicken breasts topped with crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings.
  4. In the drippings, saute onion with brown sugar over medium heat until tender and golden brown.
  5. Top chicken with bacon, onion mixture, and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 45gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 710mgSugar: 15g

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a weeknight family dinner or for entertaining guests. The combination of savory chicken, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized onions is a winning one.

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