Looking for a tasty meal the whole family will like that cooks in 30 minutes? Give this a try - chicken seasoned with lemon pepper and baked in a honey and Dijon mustard sauce spiced with paprika for a bit of heat, then topped with bacon and cheese. And, it cooks in one pan so there's minimal cleanup. What could be better for a busy weeknight?
Adapted from Plain Chicken
Chicken baked in a tangy sauce with honey, Dijon mustard, and paprika, topped with bacon and cheese... 30 minutes from oven to table.
Adapted from Plain Chicken
Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with lemon pepper, then place in the casserole dish.
In a medium bowl combine honey, mustard, lemon juice, and paprika, and mix until well blended. Pour mixture over chicken, coating all pieces evenly.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 F.
Remove dish from oven. Top each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of bacon and 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to oven and cook until the cheese has melted and is starting to brown (about 10 minutes). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Servings 4
Serving Size 1 chicken breast
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.