Loaded Blackened Skillet Chicken
This is a one-pan, 30-minute recipe that everyone loves. It's full of flavor, easy to make, and low carb.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 298kcal
Ingredients
- 4 small (approx 1.5-2 pounds) chicken breasts boneless & skinless, or thighs
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning blackened seasoning recipe
- ½ cup white onion sliced
- 8 strips bacon or real bacon bits
- ½ teaspoon salt depending on how salty the bacon is
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pepperjack cheese shredded, can also use cheddar or Colby cheese
- fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- If your chicken breasts are even pound or cut them so that they are the same thickness. Next, season both sides of the chicken breasts with blackening seasoning.
- In an oven safe skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Drain all but about 1 and 1/2 to 2 tbsp of the bacon grease from the skillet making sure you have enough to coat the bottom of the skillet. Reserve the rest.
- Add sliced onion, salt, and pepper. Saute onion over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until translucent. Remove to a bowl.
- Add a little more bacon grease (or olive oil if you prefer) to coat the bottom of the skillet again. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook over medium for 8 to 9 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Top each chicken breast with onions, bacon, and shredded cheese.
- Place under the broiler in the oven for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 0.4mg
