Chicken With Bacon And Pepper Jack Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken With Bacon And Pepper Jack Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 slices bacon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 garlic clove; 4 boneless chicken breast halves; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; salt and pepper; chili powder; 4 tablespoons thick barbecue sauce; 4 -6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

4 -6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 garlic clove
4 boneless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
chili powder
4 tablespoons thick barbecue sauce
4 -6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

1
Grease a baking dish and set aside. Heat the oven to 375u00b0.
2
Fry or bake* the bacon until almost crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook the bacon the day before and refrigerate for even quicker prep time.
3
Wash the chicken and pat dry. Put a chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast halves. Dredge in the flour to coat thoroughly.
4
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic half, stirring around in the butter mixture. Remove the garlic and discard after about 30 seconds.
5
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned cooked through. It should register 165u00b0 on an instant read thermometer.
6
Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spread about 1 tablespoon of thick barbecue sauce over each chicken breast half. Top with a slice or two of bacon. Cut bacon slices in half to cover the chicken. Top the bacon with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
7
Bake the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted.
8
Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving, if desired.

1239

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 slices bacon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Bacon And Pepper Jack Cheese 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.

Chicken With Bacon And Pepper Jack Cheese

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