Smothered Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

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

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken breasts in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 13 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and keep warm.

Place bacon in large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook and stir onion and brown sugar in reserved drippings until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.

Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.