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Smothered Chicken Breasts Recipe

Smothered Chicken Breasts Recipe

There are lots of smothered chicken breast recipes out there, but this one is finger-licking great!
4.82 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -SERVINGS
Calories 447 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon of lemon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil divided
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1- 3 oz package of real bacon bits
  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and lemon pepper. Heat ½ tablespoon of the oil in a medium-sized skillet and brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add the other ½ tablespoon of oil and saute the onions until translucent. Add the real bacon bits.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onion/bacon mixture and add the whipping cream. Cook for a couple of minutes until the sugar has melted and the sauce is heated through. At this time check for seasoning and adjust adding salt and pepper.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, top with the onion/bacon mixture, and distribute the shredded cheddar cheese evenly among them. Cover the skillet with the lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 50gFat: 22g