Chicken with Bacon Cheese Topping

Chicken with Bacon Cheese Topping Image

Crispy bacon and melted cheese top chicken breasts for an easy dinner idea.

20 min PREP TIME

 

40 min TOTAL TIME

 

5 SERVINGS

 

Ingredients

6 slices bacon

1 tablespoon Land O LakesŪ Butter

5 (4- to 5-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 small (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

 

How to make

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until crisp. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  2. Add butter to same skillet. Place chicken breasts in skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, 6-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; place into ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish.
  3. Place onion and garlic in same skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in bacon.
  4. Spoon onion mixture over chicken breasts; sprinkle with pepper. Top with parsley and cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.