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    Not Your Mama's Smothered Chicken

    By Heather ยท Published: May 14, 2018 ยท Updated: Mar 22, 2021 ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    Chicken, bacon, and cheese! Who needs more?! This Smothered chicken comes together in about 30 minutes and is a far cry from your traditional smothered chicken and gravy, but is just as tasty. Dare I say it's even better?baked Smothered chicken on a white plate with pasta

    This baked smothered chicken recipe has been kicking around in the deep, dark, archives of the site and I decided it was due time that I give it a little bit of love. In the process, I shot some updated pictures and was reminded of just how. dang. good. this chicken really is!

    I mean, you can'tย really go wrong with chicken, bacon, and cheese, but this chicken definitely wins its keep here at HLF with all the other flavors it has going on. I've even created this Smothered Chicken Casserole and this One Pan Smothered Chicken Skillet in its honor over the years.

    A lot of the flavor comes from the addition of prepared Caesar Salad dressing. The salad dressing combines with the juices of the chicken and tomatoes as it cooks to form a sort of gravy that keeps it so moist and delicious! Let's take a look!

    How to make Baked Smothered Chicken Breasts

    1. You'll start off by seasoning your chicken with some salt and browning it in a little bit of olive oil on the stovetop. It's not important to cook the chicken all the way through as we'll do that in the oven, just to get a little bit of color on it.
    2. After it's browned, transfer to a baking sheet (use a Silpat or parchment paper to keep cleanup easy) and season with Montreal Chicken seasoning.
    3. Top with Caesar Salad Dressing, two slices of crispy bacon, cheese, onion, and fresh tomatoes.
    4. Bake until cooked through and reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

    How to make Baked Smothered Chicken Breast

    What is Smothered Chicken?

    Well, traditional smothered chicken is a southern dish usually involves lightly breading chicken and cooking it in a type of chicken gravy. It's a vintage recipe that is wildly delicious when done right! I'm not sure what prompted me to call this chicken breast recipe "Smothered Chicken" many years ago when I first made it, but it just felt right, and I don't have the heart to change it now. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Smothered Chicken Breast cut in half on white plate

    What Should I Serve with this Baked Smothered Chicken?

    I love to serve these chicken breasts with a big salad because they are so flavorful and hold their own pretty darn well on the dinner table. But, if you're looking for a more hearty side, I recommend theseย ย Super Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoesย or thisย ย Perfect Brown Rice.

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    Smothered Chicken

    Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing! What more could you want from a juicy and tender baked chicken breast?!
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts halves
    • ยฝ cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
    • ยฝ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 1 /3 cup Caesar salad dressing
    • 2 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion
    • 4 slices bacon cooked and cut in half
    • 1 fresh tomato diced
    • Salt
    • Montreal Chicken seasoning (I use McCormick Brand)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
      Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to cut down on the mess. 
    • Preheat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and place in pan, cooking on both sides. You donโ€™t need to cook the chicken all the way through, but do try to get it nicely browned and caramelized- thatโ€™s where the flavor is! 
      Place browned chicken on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with Montreal Chicken Seasoning. Evenly distribute the Caesar dressing over each breast, followed by 2 strips of bacon and top with even amounts of cheese, chives or onions, and tomatoes.
    • Place in oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees F. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breast.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 255 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 42 mg | Sodium: 522 mg | Potassium: 133 mg | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 535 IU | Vitamin C: 4.8 mg | Calcium: 220 mg | Iron: 0.6 mg

    Nutrition and Food Safety Disclosure

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    The Indulgent Life

    I decided I'm going to give little tidbits of our life here after each recipe post. I love that HLF has morphed and grown into a more recipe-centric place, but do miss being able to go back and see snippets of our family life from when I used to share those more often. So, maybe this is just for me, but you're welcome to stick and around and get a glimpse as well. x- Heather

    We recently purchased a 1978 beast of an RV to renovate and make our own. It's been a super fun project for the hubs and me to work on together, and we're excited to see both what we can turn it into and the places we'll visit with our family in it.

    We've affectionately named the RV "Star Lord" though my three year old is convinced its name is "Head Shoot Gun". Not sure where that name came from, but he's sticking to it and isn't budging.

    Here's Star Lord in all his 1978 glory. We've been working on a lot of the mechanics the last month or so that we've had it and we spent a good chunk of time tearing out the ceiling over the cab, removing some water damage and fixing the frame. But now, we're to the FUN part-- making him look pretty!

    We spent our afternoon yesterday tearing out the old carpet and began to prep for paint! Woot! Fingers crossed prep doesn't take as long as I'm afraid it's going to!

     

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    Comments

    1. Sharon says

      March 28, 2023 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      Will try it for my family. fnf Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Shaun Moody says

      March 13, 2023 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      I think that is fantastic. fireboy and watergirl

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    3. Amy says

      February 23, 2023 at 4:35 am

      5 stars
      Tried it yesterday at home lolbeans ! Lovely recipe

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      December 23, 2022 at 7:21 pm

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    5. Randome says

      December 19, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Great! it is a perfect meal for tonight
      lol beans

      Reply
    6. Sam says

      September 12, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I forgot to buy green onions so I left them out but I plan on including them next time. My husband even said, "It looks just like the picture!" Lol! I love that I could customize each one. My son wanted bacon but no tomato and my daughter wanted tomato but no bacon... no one asked to leave off the cheese!

      I love that I was able to email myself the shopping list which made grocery shopping so much easier! I see myself spending a lot of time on your website. It is very user friendly and full of good info. Thank you for all you do!

      Reply
    7. Sam says

      September 12, 2013 at 10:01 am

      I just came across this email. I have tried the smothered chicken casserole and absolutely love it but needed something quicker I could make for dinner tonight. I looked at older recipes and found this very similar one. I am excited to try it tonight!

      I am so sorry that you had to go through such a difficult time. It's true what they say, when it rains, it pours! I hope that you and your husband are both doing better and enjoying raising your beautiful children. Thank you for sharing your life and recipes with us. We really appreciate you.

      Reply
    8. Pamela Susan says

      November 30, 2010 at 5:20 pm

      You poor thing!! I'm so happy you're doing better! This dish looks sooooo yummy!

      Reply
    9. Mandie says

      November 14, 2010 at 9:37 am

      I am SOOOO making this! YUM!!

      Reply
    10. Tasha says

      November 11, 2010 at 1:46 pm

      Um... YUM!!!

      Reply

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