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full-flavor chicken breasts

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

These chicken breast are very flavorful and tender. I like the smokiness of the bacon and the 2 types of cheeses. Not for the faint-hearted!

(1 rating)
yield 5 serving(s)
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For full-flavor chicken breasts

  • 1 c
    dijon mustard
  • 1 c
    honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 5
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 c
    sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    each salt & pepper
  • 10 slice
    bacon
  • 1-1/2 c
    reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 c
    reduced-fat, shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley

How To Make full-flavor chicken breasts

  • 1
    In bowl, mix together mustard, honey, lemon juice, 1 tbsp oil and salt & pepper. Place chicken in lg resealable bag. Pour 1/2 the marinade over chicken. Marinate 24 hrs. Set aside remaining marinade.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 375. In skillet, over med-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Place 1 tbsp oil into skillet w/ bacon grease. Take chicken out of marinade, discard marinade from bag. Brown chicken in skillet on both sides.
  • 3
    Place chicken in shallow baking dish. Saute mushrooms in skillet. Top each chicken breast w/ 2 slices bacon, mushrooms and sprinkle w/ both cheeses. Cover baking dish w/ foil. Bake 10 mins, or until cheese is melted. sprinkle w/ parsley and serve w/ reserved marinade.

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