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; 1 cup sliced onion; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 8 slices provolone cheese; 4 slices cooked bacon; 1 teaspoon basil leaves; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke; ¼ cup white wine; ¼ cup vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless, chicken breasts
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
8 slices provolone cheese
4 slices cooked bacon
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke
¼ cup white wine
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar

1
add last eight ingredients in a bowl.
2
Pour into a plastic bag and add chicken.
3
put in fridge and marinate for at least 1 hour but up to 24 hours.
4
the longer you marinate the better the taste and more tender the chicken.
5
While chicken is marinating, slice onions and mushrooms and cook your bacon.
6
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.
7
Remove chicken from marinade, and grill for about 10 minutes.
8
Do not overcook chicken.
9
While grilling, preheat oven on broil.
10
After chicken is done, remove from grill and place in a shallow baking dish.
11
Cover each breast with a strip of bacon, then provolone cheese, then some sauteed onions and mushrooms.
12
Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

821

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless, chicken breasts, 1 cup sliced onion, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 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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