Solo Smothered Chicken Breast Recipes

SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm. , In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings., In drippings, saute onion with brown sugar over medium heat until tender and golden brown. Top chicken with bacon, onion mixture and cheese.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 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.

SOLO SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a medium size cast iron frying pan, heat the oil and butter and stir until the butter nolonger foams.
• Add the thawed chicken breast and fry on one side for 4 minutes.
• Turn the breast over and add the onions, continue to fry for 2 minutes add the mushrooms, and continue to cook for two more minutes.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat and check for an internal temperature of 160 degrees (F).
• If more time is required, scoop the onion/mushroom mixture on top of the chicken and cook until the meat is completely done.
• Serve with cold potato salad or rice.
• OPTIONAL: After removing the chicken, add one tablespoon of flour to the hot pan, stir and then add the saved liquid from the mushrooms to make a gravy.

SMOTHERED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken breast with Lawry's seasoning salt.
• Place on grill cook over medium heat until done.
• Cook bacon in large skillet. When bacon is done drain skillet, leaving about 1 tsp of bacon grease.
• Place skillet back on stove on low heat and saute mushrooms, onions and peppers for approx 15 minutes or until tender.
• Place cooked chicken breast on baking sheet. Cover each breast with BBQ sauce.
• Place 2-3 slices of cooked bacon on each chicken breast and cover with sauteed mushrooms, onions and pepper, a slice of mozarella cheese and a slice of American cheese.
• Place cookie sheet with chicken back on grill just long enough to melt cheese.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 13-15 minutes or until juices run clear; remove and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the onion and brown sugar until onion is golden. Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and cheese.

EASY SMOTHERED OVEN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a casserole dish.
• Season to your liking with salt, pepper,and garlic powder (both sides).
• In a saucepan, combine all soups and butter, mix well (if too thick add 1/4 cup water); pour over chicken.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
• Add carrots and potatoes.
• Cover and return to oven for 35 minutes.
• Serve with rice!