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Bacon Cheese Topped Chicken Recipe

Juicy chicken breasts baked to perfection, topped with savory bacon, melted cheese, and earthy mushrooms! This easy recipe delivers incredible flavor in under 3 hours. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 660.4 kcal
Protein 84g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Cheese Topped Chicken

  • Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh Mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Cheese
  • Bacon
  • fresh parsley (for garnish)

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How to Make Bacon Cheese Topped Chicken

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the bowl and whisk to combine.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag.
  4. Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) to the bag.
  5. Seal the bag, ensuring no air remains, and turn to coat the chicken thoroughly.
  6. Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade.
  8. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard the marinade.
  9. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
  10. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
  11. Transfer the chicken to a greased 11 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish.
  12. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  13. Spoon the reserved marinade evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
  14. Top the chicken with the sautéed mushrooms, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  15. Arrange 4-6 slices of bacon in a crisscross pattern over the chicken and cheese.
  16. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 160°F (71°C).
  17. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

143g

Fat

85g

Carbs

13g

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