Bacon Jack Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Jack Chicken

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
• Seasoning Salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

How to Make Bacon Jack Chicken

1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
5. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and crumble; set aside on paper towels to drain.
6. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté in the bacon drippings for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet.
8. Top each chicken breast with crumbled bacon, sautéed onions and mushrooms.
9. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese over the chicken and bacon mixture.
10. Cover the skillet and let it stand for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese over the melted pepper jack cheese before serving.