Bacon Mushroom Honey Dijon Chicken

This chicken was so delicious and that is coming from someone who does not like mushrooms. I have always hated mushrooms. I believe I was born hating mushrooms, I think it is the texture of them that gets me. All I know is I do not like them no matter how many times I try them, however since the rest of my family likes them I manage to eat them.

It was not too hard to eat the mushrooms in this dish because it was so flavorful and cheesy. Not to mention the all the delicious bacon.

Bacon Mushroom Honey Dijon Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, divided
• 1/2 cup honey, divided
• 3 3/4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• dash paprika
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 strips turkey bacon, cooked and cut
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
• rice, quinoa, or noodles

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup mustard, 1/4 cup honey, 3/4 teaspoon canola oil and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice.
2. Pour the mixture into a large resealable bag and add chicken.
3. Seal bag and turn chicken a few times to coat.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Drain and discard marinade from chicken.
6. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 3 teaspoons of oil. Add the chicken and cooked on both sides until browned. Do not completely cook through, it will cook again.
7. Season with pepper and paprika. Remove and set aside.
8. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms and cooked bacon until the mushrooms are tender. Remove and set aside.
9. Add chicken breasts back to skillet and top with mushroom and bacon mixture, both cheese and green onions.
10. Cover skillet with lid and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.
11. Combine remaining 1/4 cup mustard, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice.
12. When the chicken is done serve over rice, quinoa or noodles and top with honey mustard sauce.

Enjoy!!!

Serves: 4
Calories: 726.8
Total Fat: 30.6g
   Saturated: 13.3g
   Polyunsaturated: 1.3g
   Monounsaturated: 2.5g
   Trans: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 229.8mg
Sodium: 1833.7mg
Potassium: 39.3mg
Total Carbs: 35.7g
   Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
   Sugars: 32.9g
Protein: 71.6g
Vitamin A: 15.3%
Vitamin C: 14.9%
Calcium: 40.0%
Iron: 1.2%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from "Mommy? I'm Hungry!".