BACON-CHEESE TOPPED CHICKEN

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Mushrooms, bacon strips and Monterey Jack cheese top these tender marinated chicken breasts that provide a flavorful dining experience with a just a little fuss. I get compliments whenever I serve them. They're one of my family's favorites. -Melanie Kennedy Battle Ground, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup honey
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash paprika
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 bacon strips, partially cooked
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and lemon juice. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in remaining oil on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Spoon reserved marinade over chicken. Top with cheeses and mushrooms. Place bacon strips in a crisscross pattern over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789 calories, Fat 53g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.

Omar Ruiz
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Anaya
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nichola Graham
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shahzaib Sona
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Abu Siddiq
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit at potlucks. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping is always a favorite. I highly recommend this recipe.


Darin Sherzad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ariana Banegas
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Suraf
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Shahadat Hoshen
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Precious Oluebube
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Archer in the Res
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit at potlucks. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping is always a favorite. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lindo Lindorh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


supreme class10
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best chicken he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


aimen hussein
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Saio Sillah
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saskia Marthinus
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This recipe was fantastic! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish.


MD Zahangir
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the bacon-cheese topping was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


RedShark49
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I'm not a big cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll be making this again for sure.


Ntombifuthi Uluthando
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the bacon-cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.