Blackjack Chicken
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 – 4 boneless chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 TBSP butter melted
- Blackening seasoning
- 1 large onion sliced
- 6 – 8 strips bacon broken into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
- fresh parsley chopped
- For the blackened seasoning:
- 2 TBSP smoked paprika
- 1 TBSP cayenne use more for a spicier blend
- 1 TBSP onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large oven safe skillet (I use my 12 inch cast iron), cook your bacon until crispy. Place on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- Add sliced onion, salt and pepper to skillet. Saute until onion is translucent. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- Brush chicken breast with melted butter and liberally apply blackened seasoning on both sides.
- Place chicken in skillet, working in batches if necessary. Don’t overcrowd your skillet. Cook chicken for 4 – 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through (juices run clear and reaches an internal temperature of 165°).
- Place all cooked chicken breasts into skillet. Top each breast with bacon, onions and cheese.
- Place skillet under the broiler for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. (If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, place everything in a baking dish before putting it under the broiler)
- Garnish with fresh parsley.