Best 9 Chicken Breasts With Pepper Jack And Bacon Recipes

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**Kick your taste buds into high gear with this tantalizing Chicken Breasts with Pepper Jack and Bacon recipe, a symphony of flavors that'll leave you craving more.**

Savor the juicy and succulent chicken breasts, expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection, then smothered in a creamy and flavorful Pepper Jack cheese sauce. The crispy bacon bits add a delightful crunch and smoky aroma, while the sautéed onions and bell peppers provide a vibrant sweetness and texture. This main course is sure to be a hit at any gathering, served alongside your choice of sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

**In addition to this delectable dish, the article offers a treasure trove of other chicken recipes to satisfy your culinary adventures.**

- Embark on a journey to Mexico with **Creamy Salsa Chicken**, a zesty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy salsa sauce, and a blend of Mexican spices.

- Experience a taste of Italy with **Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach**, a delightful combination of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.

- Indulge in the classic comfort food of **Chicken and Dumplings**, a hearty and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich broth.

- Tantalize your taste buds with **Honey Garlic Chicken**, a sticky and flavorful dish where chicken is coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce.

- Satisfy your craving for a quick and easy meal with **Lemon Pepper Chicken**, a simple yet delicious dish where chicken is seasoned with lemon pepper and grilled to perfection.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions, making them accessible to home cooks of all skill levels.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN



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"As a retired senior citizen with a working husband, I have to make easy dinners for two," notes Dorothy Storms of Winder, Georgia. "These grilled chicken breasts topped with zippy cheese and salsa are a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 slices pepper Jack cheese (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup salsa
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasoned pepper and garlic powder. Grill on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with cheese and salsa. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

BACON JACK CHICKEN



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Pepper Jack cheese adds extra warmth to this golden brown chicken topped with tender veggies and bacon. It cooks in no time, and you can vary the flavor by substituting different cheeses. Dawn Jones - Cedar Vale, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 bacon strips, halved
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; drain. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onion and mushrooms in drippings. Return chicken to the pan. Top with bacon, onion, mushrooms and pepper Jack cheese. , Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 44g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH BACON AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE



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Try this great chicken and bacon recipe, made with boneless chicken breasts. The chicken is topped with barbecue sauce, bacon, and pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 strips bacon
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halves)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 clove garlic
4 tablespoons barbecue sauce (thick)
4 slices pepper jack cheese
Optional: salt (to taste)
Optional: black pepper (to taste)
Optional: chili powder (to taste)
Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Grease a baking dish and set aside. Heat the oven to 375 F.
  • Fry or bake the bacon until almost crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook the bacon the day before and refrigerate for even quicker prep time.
  • Pat the chicken dry. Put a chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast halves. Dredge in the flour to coat thoroughly.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic half, stirring around in the butter mixture. Remove the garlic and discard after about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned cooked through. It should register 165 F on an instant-read thermometer .
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spread about 1 tablespoon of thick barbecue sauce over each chicken breast half. Top with a slice or two of bacon. Cut bacon slices in half to cover the chicken. Top the bacon with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  • Bake the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 817 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPER JACK AND BACON



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Four 1/4-inch slabs pepper Jack
4 slices hickory-smoked bacon

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, make a wide horizontal slit in each chicken breast. Put the cheese inside, wrap a slice of bacon around the stuffed breast and secure with a toothpick.
  • Prepare the grill and let the coals burn down to medium gray with a red underglow. Arrange the breasts on the center and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Quick skillet chicken flavored with peppers, onions, garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar. Makes chicken very tender and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt & pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced bell peppers (use a mix of colors)
1 medium onion, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat, turning once for a total of about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add 2 remaining tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook peppers and onions, stirring often until just softened.
  • Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in basil and vinegar and return chicken and juices to the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 147, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 27

ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS



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This is a winner in our household. I'm in love with it, too, because this dish goes from start to finish in nearly no time. -Melissa Galinat, Lakeland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, thinly sliced
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large dry skillet, toast the fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and oregano over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic, stirring frequently. Cool slightly. Sprinkle over chicken., In the same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in the same skillet. Add peppers and shallots; cook and stir over medium heat until crisp-tender., Add broth and rosemary, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-6 minutes or until broth is almost evaporated. Stir in vinegar and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN



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Delicious broiled or grilled chicken breast with rosemary, garlic and other spices, a slice of melted pepper-jack cheese and a thin slice of tomato. this is a very easy and quick meal to prepare. goes great with a fresh salad or some asparagus.

Provided by daverock802003

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 thawed boneless chicken breasts (the skin may be on or off depending on eater's preference)
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon dehydrated dried rosemary (basil and oregano make fine substitutes for rosemary)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
3 slices tomatoes (thin slices)

Steps:

  • Thaw and clean chicken, tenderize with a mallet or something.
  • preheat oven to 425; place foil in the bottom of a baking pan (this eliminates a lot of pan scrubbing afterwards) and put a rack on top of the foil. place entire pan into the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • sprinkle spices on chicken evenly and bake in oven for 30 minutes turning once after 15 minutes,.
  • prepare tomato and cheese topping. slice tomatoes in less than 1/4 inch slices.
  • after 30 minutes, remove chicken from oven to ensure it is cooked thoroughly. turn on broiler.
  • place 1 slice of cheese per breast and centered, and 1 slice of tomato on top of the cheese and return to oven for broiling.
  • broil in oven for approximately 4 minutes or until cheese has slightly melted and tomato is slightly crispy on the edges. (trust me, it's delicious).
  • remove and enjoy.

BACON JACK CHICKEN SANDWICH



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These quick chicken sandwiches are great on the grill! Serve with your favorite toppings and condiments.

Provided by LMANGONE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
4 leaves of lettuce
4 slices tomato
½ cup thinly sliced onions
12 slices dill pickle

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium heat.
  • While the grill preheats, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan, and drain on paper towels.
  • Rub the poultry seasoning onto the chicken pieces, and place them on the grill. Cook for about 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center. Top each piece of chicken with 2 slices of bacon and 1 slice of pepperjack cheese. Grill for 2 to 3 more minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Place each piece of chicken on a bun, and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle slices before serving with your favorite condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1166.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN WITH BACON AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE



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Make and share this Chicken With Bacon and Pepper Jack Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 garlic clove
4 boneless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
chili powder
4 tablespoons thick barbecue sauce
4 -6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease a baking dish and set aside. Heat the oven to 375°.
  • Fry or bake* the bacon until almost crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook the bacon the day before and refrigerate for even quicker prep time.
  • Wash the chicken and pat dry. Put a chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast halves. Dredge in the flour to coat thoroughly.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic half, stirring around in the butter mixture. Remove the garlic and discard after about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned cooked through. It should register 165° on an instant read thermometer.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spread about 1 tablespoon of thick barbecue sauce over each chicken breast half. Top with a slice or two of bacon. Cut bacon slices in half to cover the chicken. Top the bacon with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  • Bake the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, free-range chicken breasts, flavorful bacon, and a creamy, mild Pepper Jack cheese. Quality ingredients will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and bacon, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can cook evenly. Overcrowding will result in steamed chicken and bacon.
  • Cook the chicken to the right temperature: To ensure that the chicken is cooked safely and thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken: A sharp knife will help you get clean, even slices of chicken. A dull knife will tear the chicken and make it difficult to slice.
  • Serve the chicken immediately: Chicken breasts with Pepper Jack and bacon are best served immediately after they are cooked, while the cheese is still melted and gooey. If you need to make the chicken ahead of time, you can reheat it in a low oven until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Chicken breasts with Pepper Jack and bacon is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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