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CHEESY BACON CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MARINADE is for Dinner.

CHEESY BACON CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MARINADE takes 10 minutes to prepare.

CHEESY BACON CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MARINADE takes 20 minutes to cook.

CHEESY BACON CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MARINADE makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for CHEESY BACON CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MARINADE are:

MUSTARD MARINADE
1/2 cup Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Vegetable oil

CHICKEN
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
8 Slices Bacon (fried)
2 Cups Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded
Salt & Pepper to taste

Here is how you make CHEESY BACON CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MARINADE:

MARINADEIn a medium bowl, combine mustard, honey, oil, and lemon juice. Using a fork or small whisk, mix for about 30 seconds or until all ingredients are well mixed.BACONPlace 8 pieces of bacon on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for about 15 minutes at 425 degrees F. When bacon is done (slightly crispy but not burnt, you will be baking it more later, remove from oven and set aside to cool. This can be done well in advance)CHICKEN1. Place chicken breasts in a large zip lock bag. Pour 2/3 of the marinade over the chicken and place in fridge for at least 2 hours.2. Chill the remaining marinade until later.3. preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.5. Cook the chicken in a hot pan with EVOO for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. (seared- you will be baking it more)6. Brush each seared chicken breast with a little of the reserved extra honey mustard marinade, being sure to save a little extra that you can serve on the side later with the dish.7. Stack two pieces of cooked bacon on each chicken breast.8. Spread 1/2 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese into each breast.9. Bake the skillet of chicken for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and chicken juices run clear.10. Put extra honey mustard marinade into a small bowl to serve on the side.Serving Size: Makes 4 large breast servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DECHILDERS.

The nutritional information for CHEESY BACON CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD MARINADE is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 1,270.6

• Total Fat: 70.3 g
• Cholesterol: 280.5 mg
• Sodium: 2,783.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 66.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 71.9 g