Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 5 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Cook bacon in 12" skillet until crisp.
  • Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Pour bacon grease out of skillet, but don't wash or wipe it.
  • Add butter and olive oil to the same skillet.
  • Cook chicken breasts in this mixture over medium heat, turning once, until chicken is done.
  • Place chicken in ungreased 12x8" baking dish.
  • Cook onion and garlic in drippings remaining in skillet until the onion is softened.
  • Stir in the pepper and cooked& crumbled bacon.
  • Spoon over chicken breasts and sprinkle with parsley and cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes (watch closely) until cheese is melted.