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Published by: Kristy Hawk

Smothered Chicken is a delicious recipe that can be made in a pinch. The perfectly marinated chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and then smothered in crispy bacon, mushrooms and gooey cheese.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Smothered Chicken is a dish that I have been making on the griddle for years. It is quick and easy to make and my family loves it. If you need a delicious dinner in a pinch, this one is for you!

What Should I Serve With Smothered Chicken?

Any roasted or steamed vegetable will work as a side. We usually pair this meal with roasted zucchini. Sometimes I will make rice pilaf as a side dish. Potatoes would be good as well. Another good option is my Broccoli Cauliflower Au Gratin which is shown in the photo below. You can find that in my cookbook: Kristy’s Keto Cookbook

Ingredients:

Marinade:

• the juice of 1 lemon
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Smothered Chicken:

• 6 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 5 slices of colby swiss or colby jack cheese
• 3 slices of bacon
• 1 pint of sliced mushrooms

How To Make Smothered Chicken:

1. Start out by adding the chicken breasts and marinade ingredients into a gallon ziplock bag or a covered bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and spread on a thin layer of avocado oil.
3. Begin cooking the chicken and then on the other side of the griddle (or in a separate skillet) begin cooking the mushrooms in butter and the bacon.

4. Flip the chicken over after a few minutes.

5. Once the chicken is just about cooked through, push the breasts close together and then top them with the bacon, mushrooms and cheese. Cover with a dome lid for 1-2 minutes. See photo slideshow below.