Easy Smothered Chicken Breasts

Recipe View In a bowl, thoroughly combine the flour, bread crumbs, garlic salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes). Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving the flavorful bacon drippings in the skillet. Drain the cooked bacon on paper towels.

Recipe View In the same skillet with the reserved bacon drippings, cook the coated chicken breasts over medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and keep warm. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Add the sliced onion, lemon-pepper seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar to the skillet. Cook and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the onion is softened and caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. (Cook time: 10-15 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat your oven's broiler and position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Recipe View Arrange the cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Top each breast with 2 slices of the cooked bacon, followed by a generous portion of the caramelized onion mixture and a sprinkle of shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.

Recipe View Broil the chicken breasts until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (Cook time: 1-3 minutes)