Bacon Cheddar Chicken Breasts
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 234.9
- Total Fat: 8.1 g
- Cholesterol: 79.7 mg
- Sodium: 398.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 2.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 36.1 g
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Introduction
Chicken breasts covered with crispy bacon, sauted onion and melted cheese! Round out the meal by serving this on whole wheat buns and steamed broccoli on the side. Or serve with whipped mashed potatoes and asparagus. Chicken breasts covered with crispy bacon, sauted onion and melted cheese! Round out the meal by serving this on whole wheat buns and steamed broccoli on the side. Or serve with whipped mashed potatoes and asparagus.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4)
6 strips bacon
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Place 1 chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4-inch thick; remove wrap. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Wipe out grease from pan.
3. Add onion to pan; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender, adding water to keep from sticking. Remove onion from skillet. Spray skillet with a little oil. Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
4. Place chicken on cookie sheet and drape with bacon (chopped up if desired) and cover with onion and cheese. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Wipe out grease from pan.
3. Add onion to pan; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender, adding water to keep from sticking. Remove onion from skillet. Spray skillet with a little oil. Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
4. Place chicken on cookie sheet and drape with bacon (chopped up if desired) and cover with onion and cheese. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted.