Cheesy Loaded Chicken Breast
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts boneless, skinless and pounded to the same thickness
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ounces white mushrooms sliced
- 8 slices of bacon cooked
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon green onions diced
- 4 tablespoons honey mustard dressing (optional dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Heat a grill or griddle over medium heat. Brush the hot griddle lightly with oil, salt and pepper both sides of the chicken, and place the chicken on the griddle.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
- Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes on each side until the thickest part reads 165°F on an instant read thermometer and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the griddle and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
- While the chicken cooks, saute the mushrooms. Heat a medium skillet over low to medium heat. Add the butter and mushrooms, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the mushrooms soften. Set aside.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 4 ounces white mushrooms
- Preheat the oven to 250°F, and place the chicken breasts in a baking dish or on a baking sheet. Layer the mushrooms over the chicken breasts. Place two pieces of cooked bacon on each breast over the mushrooms. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the bacon.8 slices of bacon, 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 2 ounces Monterey jack cheese
- Transfer the dish into the warm oven just long enough to melt the cheese. After the cheese melts, remove the pan from the oven, top the loaded chicken with chopped green onions.1 teaspoon green onions
- Serve hot with a side of honey mustard dressing. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.4 tablespoons honey mustard dressing
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 loaded chicken breast. Actual calories will vary.
*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Loaded Chicken Breast
Serving Size
1 chicken breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
490
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
136
mg
45
%
Sodium
845
mg
35
%
Potassium
622
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
394
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
216
mg
22
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
