Bennigan'S Smothered Chicken Recipe

Name: Bennigan'S Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed; 1 cup sliced onion; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (found on condiments aisle); 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 8 slices provolone cheese (use more or less to your liking); 4 slices cooked bacon; Chicken Marinade; 1 teaspoon basil leaves; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke flavoring; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (found on condiments aisle)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
8 slices provolone cheese (use more or less to your liking)
4 slices cooked bacon
Chicken Marinade
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke flavoring
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar

1
Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2
Marinade meat in covered bowl or plastic bag for at least 30 min.
3
While chicken is marinating, slice onions and mushrooms and cook your bacon.
4
Saute mushrooms and onions in butter and hickory smoke flavor for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onions are transparent but not brown and mushrooms are tender.
5
Remove chicken from marinade, and grill* (if you would prefer to cook it in the oven, instructions are below) for about 10 minutes.
6
Do not overcook chicken!
7
While grilling, preheat oven on broil.
8
After chicken is done, remove from grill and place in a shallow baking dish.
9
Cover each breast with a strip of bacon, then provolone cheese, then some sauteed onions and mushrooms.
10
Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
11
*Oveninstructions: Preheat oven on broil.
12
Broil chicken, 5 to 7 inches from broiler element, for about 10 minutes.
13
Watch the chicken carefully!
14
About 6 minutes into broiling, top chicken with bacon strips.
15
Once the chicken and bacon is done, remove from oven, top with cheese and mushroom/onion mixture, and broil for 2-3 minutes more.
16
Watch carefully; sometimes the grease from the bacon will ignite if not careful.

821

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed, 1 cup sliced onion, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (found on condiments aisle), and more.

Yes, Bennigan'S Smothered Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bennigan'S Smothered Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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