Smothered Chicken

You can't go wrong when serving this speedy skillet creation. Top tender chicken breasts with mushrooms, bacon, green onions and cheese for a swift and savory sensation that's sure to become a family favorite.

Smothered Chicken

Average Rating: 4.65625

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped

Instructions

  • 1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings.
  • 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • 3. In same pan, cook chicken in remaining oil until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken; top with mushrooms and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 363 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 40g protein.