Smothered Chicken Breasts
25 minutes from start to finish, simple ingredients and no sauteing.
Recipe Summary Smothered Chicken Breasts
Topped with bacon, caramelized onions, and zippy shredded cheese, this recipe comes together in no time. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it's easy to clean up.
Ingredients | Instant Pot Recipes With Chicken Breast4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 strips bacon1 onion, sliced¼ cup packed brown sugar½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheeseDirectionsSprinkle 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.Info | Instant Pot Recipes With Chicken Breastprep:
5 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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